Pro Wrestling Legend The Ultimate Warrior Dead at 54

[Zarvan]

The Ultimate Warrior speaks during the WWE Hall of Fame Induction at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, April 5, 2014.
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The Ultimate Warrior, one of professional wrestling’s biggest superstars, has died at 54, just days after being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, WWE officials confirmed in a statement.

“WWE is shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the passing of one of the most iconic WWE Superstars ever, The Ultimate Warrior,” a statement reads.

Warrior – who was born James Brian Hellwig – began his career in 1987. He defeated Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania VI to become WWE Champion.

The wrestler is survived by his wife Dana and two daughters.

The news was met with sadness and shock online.











Pro Wrestling Legend The Ultimate Warrior Dead at 54 - ABC News

 

[punit]

sad . RIP

 

[SpArK]

RIP

 

[Parul]

Rest In Peace!

 

[narcon]

Cause of a death?

 

[KAL-EL]

Found out a couple of hours ago. He was literally just inducted into the WWE hall of fame a mere few days ago. Gave a really nice speech and brought his daughters out onto the stage with him.