Earlier today news broke that WWE wrestling legend ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper died from cardiac arrest at the young age of just 61. Roddy Piper, who was born Roderick George Toombs, was discovered Friday morning at his home in Hollywood, it was revealed by TMZ that he had passed away from cardiac arrest in his sleep thursday night.
Roddy Piper was a legend in the squared circle, where he fought the likes of Hulk Hogan and Andre The Giant, a professional wrestling for sure, will surely be missed by all. Roddy Piper’s representation sent out a memo to TMZ this morning that said the following:
“I am devastated at this news. Rod was a good friend as well as a client and one of the most generous, sincere and authentic people I have ever known. This is a true loss to us all.”
The passing of Piper is very tragic because Roddy had learned that he was cancer free just last November after a long battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Piper having beat his battle with cancer, surprised the wrestling community with his passing due to cardiac problems. I was shocked of this news because I listen to Roddy Piper’s Weekly Podcast so it seems like I just heard him the other day!
Ronda Rousey an MMA complete badass, sent her condolences to the Piper family earlier today and revealed that her fight tomorrow will be dedicated to the Hot Rod Roddy Piper!
Roddy Piper had just recently been involved in a scandal with pro wrestler Steve Austin. Austin was pissed at Piper, when Roddy had a comedian on his podcast that mocked him. During this podcast/interview the comedian parried and insulted Stone Cold Steve Austin as a professional wrestler. Steve Austin who also has a podcast with Pipers bosses at PodCast One, requested that PodCastOne pull down Piper’s podcast that mocked him; which ultimately led to Roddy Piper quitting PodCast One altogether.
We send out our condolences to Roddy Piper’s Family and Friends during this difficult time!
Wrestling Legend "Rowdy" Roddy Piper Dead
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