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Published On: Wed, Apr 9th, 2014

Wrestling icon, ‘The Ultimate Warrior’, dead at 54

The Ultimate Warrior has died, three days after being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame..

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The face-painted, long-locked Ultimate Warrior, who in the 80’s defeated Hulk Hogan  at  WrestleMania VI has passed away, according to a news release from the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Tuesday.

54-year-old Jim Hellwig, who brought the “Warrior” to life in 1987, died from a yet undisclosed cause.

WWE sends its sincere condolences to Warrior’s family, friends and fans.

Warrior is survived by his wife Dana and his two daughters.

The death of the Warrior brought an immediate response on his website One Warrior Nation (O.W.N.):

“R.I.P. Warrior.  You were a life not wasted.”

“my heart is broken in hearing that Warrior has passed away. You looked so fine on RAW on monday. Was so great to see you. my thoughts and prayers are with your beautiful family at this most tragic time. Rest in Peace Warrior…and thank you. #Tears”

“R.I.P. Warrior
May You always be in the hearts and minds of the generations of wrestlers you inspired, hope your giving the ring ropes in heaven a good shake. Thinking of your family at this deeply sad time”

 

 

 

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