- Superstar Billy Graham was married twice – first to Madelyn Miluso and later to Valerie Coleman
- The father of 2 was still married to Valerie at his death on May 17, 2023; They were married for 44 years but never had a child
- The WWE Hall of Famer had four grandchildren (one of whom is a cheerleader) and his only son, Joseph Miluson is a Freemason
Billy Graham (born Wayne Coleman) died on May 17, 2023, but he may continue to live through the family and legacy he left behind. He was married twice to Madelyn Miluso (from 1971 to 1978) and later to Valerie Irwin Coleman (1989-2023). He also became the father of two – Capella Miluso and Joey Miluso.
Good for him, life let him see his four grandchildren (a girl and three boys) before he died at 79.
While there is so much to be told about his life and his influence in the wrestling world, the discussion here would strictly be on his marriages, children, and grandchildren. Read through to find out more.
Superstar Billy Graham Married His First Wife at 28
Eldridge Wayne Coleman “Superstar Billy Graham” was first married in 1971 at the age of 28 to Madelyn Miluso.
Miluso led a quiet life despite her union with the famous wrestler.
In fact, she was married to him only a few years after he left bodybuilding to become a professional wrestler.
In 1972, a year after they were married, Coleman took the moniker, Superstar, and premiered in The American Wrestling Association (AWA) – a former American professional wrestling promotion.
Also, in the same year, the former couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Capella. In 1975, they welcomed another child, a son named Joseph Miluso.
In 1978, Madelyn and Graham’s marriage ended.
The 1977-1978 WWWF Heavyweight Champion was Married to Valerie for 44 Years
Superstar Billy Graham’s second wife was Valerie Coleman who is also called Valerie Irwin. They were married for 44 years.
The union began in 1979, a year after his first marriage failed.
Valerie and the award-winning bodybuilder never had a child as they couldn’t bare any. Regardless of this, they found ways to sustain their love till the end.
Valerie, like Graham’s first wife, chose a quiet life. Yet, it is evident that she was with her husband through his highs and lows in life. In fact, she witnessed his retirement in 1988.
Either way, it cannot be overemphasized that she was apparently in the background but may have contributed to the legacies he made while alive.
Moreso, she was there during his major surgery in 2002 when he had a liver transplant. In 2006, her husband underwent bowel surgery, and again in 2010, he suffered another liver problem.
These health challenges continued and Valerie was there throughout. In fact, she went to his Facebook page to ask that people pray for her spouse.
She also announced how she did not allow the doctors to take him off life support as she believed Graham to be a fighter. Furthermore, shared a link to a Gofundme page that generated over $21,000 at the time of this report.
Unfortunately, her husband died only two days after she made the announcement.
Meet Billy Graham’s Two Children and What they are up to
Superstar Billy Graham’s children are Capella Miluso and Joseph “Joey” Miluso.
Here are details about them.
Capella Miluso is the First and Only Daughter of Billy Graham
Capella Miluso, also known as Capella Flaherty is the first daughter of the former established wrestler. She was born on June 8, 1972, and is currently 52 years old.
She was named after a star that Graham has read in the Atlas of the Universe.
Like many members of the family, she maintains a private life but is married to Mike Flaherty, a health practitioner. Capella is a mother of two – a son Michael Flaherty and a daughter named Caitlin Flaherty, a cheerleader.
Also, she gained significant attention in 2020 when her father reported that she and her husband tested positive for COVID-19. Regardless of the health setback, she may have recovered and is living a normal life.
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His Only Son and Last Child is a Freemason
Joseph “Joey” Miluso is the second child and only son of the WWE Hall of Famer, Superstar Billy Graham. He was born on March 18, 1975.
According to Graham’s autobiography, Tangles Ropes, Joey was born with double pneumonia and an enlarged heart which was corrected.
While the exact career of Graham’s son is not known, he is a gym enthusiast and a Freemason – a member of a fraternal order established for mutual help and fellowship, which holds secret ceremonies or rituals.
He has shared some things about the fraternity on his Instagram page and in 2013, he shared that he got his first Freemason ring in his third degree.
In his private life, Joey is married and has two children – boys.
