Del Wilkes was an American actor who is best known for his roles as The Patriot and The Trooper in wrestling shows. He was also featured in popular wrestling events like WCW Saturday Night and WWE Raw.
Personal and Family Life
Del Wilkes was born on December 21, 1961, in Columbia, South Carolina. He was married to Cathy C. from April 29, 2013, until his passing on June 30, 2021, and they had five children together.
Death and Legacy
Del Wilkes passed away on June 30, 2021, in Newberry, South Carolina, due to a heart attack. He left behind a legacy in the wrestling world as an unforgettable character known as The Patriot.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| WCW Fall Brawl 1994 | 1994-09-18 | The Patriot |
| WCW Halloween Havoc 1994 | 1994-10-23 | The Patriot |
| AWA SuperClash IV | 1990-04-08 | The Trooper |
| Bret Hart: The Dungeon Collection | 2013-03-19 | The Patriot |
| AJPW October Giant Series 1992 – Day 17 | 1992-10-21 | The Patriot |
| WCW Clash of The Champions XXIX | 1994-11-16 | The Patriot |
| WCW Clash of The Champions XXX | 1995-01-25 | The Patriot |
| WWE Ground Zero: In Your House | 1997-09-07 | The Patriot |
| WWE One Night Only | 1997-09-20 | The Patriot |
| WWE Badd Blood: In Your House | 1997-10-05 | The Patriot |
| Hitman Hart: Wrestling With Shadows | 1998-12-20 | The Patriot |
| WWE Raw | 1993-01-11 | The Patriot |