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Vahan · 07-31-2015, 06:22 PM

http://www.tmz.com/2015/07/31/roddy-...estler-cancer/

Wow. Totally didn't see this coming. Rest in peace.

Vahan · 07-31-2015, 06:22 PM

Zoneboy · 07-31-2015, 06:42 PM

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WWE legend “Rowdy” Roddy Piper died after suffering a heart attack in his Hollywood home. He was 61.

Born Roderick George Toombs, Piper joined the WWE in 1984 after getting his start with the NWA in the late 1970s. He and Hulk Hogan met in landmark matchups including MTV’s “The War to Settle the Score” and the first WrestleMania, where Piper and “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff took on Hogan and Mr. T.

Piper’s agent Jay Schacter confirmed the news, first reported by TMZ, to Variety.

“Rod passed peacefully in his sleep last night,” Schacter said in an email. “I am shocked and beyond devastated.”

Piper had suffered a bout of Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2006 but was reportedly deemed cancer-free last November.

The wrestler had also made a foray into film acting, starring in John Carpenter’s sci-fi pic “They Live,”

“Devastated to hear the news of my friend Roddy Piper’s passing today. He was a great wrestler, a masterful entertainer and a good friend,” Carpenter wrote on Facebook.

Other WWE stars quickly shared their condolences on Twitter.

The wrestling icon was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005. He was named one of the WWE’s top 50 villains, as well.

Piper is survived by his wife, Kitty, and their four children.

Zoneboy · 07-31-2015, 06:43 PM

Tried to start this thread but was frozen solid for over 15 minutes because a damn ad wouldn't load.

MrCleveland · 08-01-2015, 07:05 AM

This has been a bad week for the WWE!

Goodbye Roddy!

Marvo301 · 08-01-2015, 04:12 PM

You've got to love the Rowdy Roddy Piper story. A Canadian country boy from Saskatchewan who makes it big in America as a Scottish wrestler! Even those he was voted as one of WWF/WWE's top 50 villians of all time he was a fan favorite! Rest in peace Rowdy Roddy Piper.

simmytbone · 08-03-2015, 02:30 AM

Roddy Piper also did a Music Video entitled

"I'm Your Man"

07-31-2015, 06:22 PM	#1
Vahan Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 14, 2008 Posts: 2,712	Rowdy Roddy Piper (1954-2015) http://www.tmz.com/2015/07/31/roddy-...estler-cancer/ Wow. Totally didn't see this coming. Rest in peace.

07-31-2015, 06:42 PM	#3
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,499	Confirmed Link WWE legend “Rowdy” Roddy Piper died after suffering a heart attack in his Hollywood home. He was 61. Born Roderick George Toombs, Piper joined the WWE in 1984 after getting his start with the NWA in the late 1970s. He and Hulk Hogan met in landmark matchups including MTV’s “The War to Settle the Score” and the first WrestleMania, where Piper and “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff took on Hogan and Mr. T. Piper’s agent Jay Schacter confirmed the news, first reported by TMZ, to Variety. “Rod passed peacefully in his sleep last night,” Schacter said in an email. “I am shocked and beyond devastated.” Piper had suffered a bout of Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2006 but was reportedly deemed cancer-free last November. The wrestler had also made a foray into film acting, starring in John Carpenter’s sci-fi pic “They Live,” “Devastated to hear the news of my friend Roddy Piper’s passing today. He was a great wrestler, a masterful entertainer and a good friend,” Carpenter wrote on Facebook. Other WWE stars quickly shared their condolences on Twitter. The wrestling icon was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005. He was named one of the WWE’s top 50 villains, as well. Piper is survived by his wife, Kitty, and their four children.
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08-01-2015, 07:05 AM	#5
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07-31-2015, 06:43 PM	#4
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,499	Tried to start this thread but was frozen solid for over 15 minutes because a damn ad wouldn't load.