WWE owner Vince McMahon reportedly paid the late Harley Race’s medical bills in full.

The whole wrestling world was saddened last week when the Hall of Famer passed away last week aged 76 after battling lung cancer.

1 Vince McMahon paid Harley Race's medical bills during the late star's final days Credit: WWE

Now details are emerging about the legend’s final days as it was revealed it took McMahon “less than 10 minutes” to cough up the funds to help out “The King”.

Former WWE star Trevor Murdoch is the person who let the financial benefactor’s actions be known.

Murdoch, trained by Race and who became a close friend to the icon, wrote on his Facebook page: “I just wanted to put this out there.

“Harley needed to be transferred from Atlanta to St.Louis. He needed to take a Med flight because he was in rough shape. Medicare wouldn’t help him.

“A call was made to WWE and 10 mins later it was paid in full. Vince McMahon never blinked an eye. He wanted to make sure Harley was taken care of.”

Race won the NWA World Heavyweight Championship seven times - a record which stood until Ric Flair broke it in 1991.

The iconic 70s star helped launch Flair's career with a feud leading up to Starrcade in 1983 - leaving a lasting legacy.

A WWE statement paid tribute to Race's career and memorable rivalries following his passing.

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It read: “In what seemed unthinkable at the time, Race, one of the NWA’s most influential figures of all time, joined WWE in 1986 during the company's national expansion.

“After winning the King of the Ring tournament, Race was the first to don regal robes and a crown.

“’King’ Harley Race was managed by Bobby “The Brain” Heenan and was introduced to a new generation of fans.

“Race battled all of WWE’s top heroes and pinned Junkyard Dog at WrestleMania III in front of a record-setting attendance of 93,000 fans.

“WWE extends its condolences to Race’s family, friends and fans.”