I grew up watching WWF wrestling. Now they are WWE.
- Chyna – (April 17-20, 2016), Died 45
- Rowdy Roddy Piper – (April 17, 1954 – July 31, 2015), Died 61.
- James Hellwig, WWE Legend, Ultimate Warrior (June 16, 1959 – April 8, 2014, Died 54
- Matt Osborne, Doink The Clown (July 27, 1957 – June 28, 2013) WWE star, died 55
- Paul Bearer (April 10, 1954 – March 5, 2013). manager of The Undertaker, Kane, Mick Foley and Vader.
- ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage (November 15, 1952 – May 20, 2011) WWF Wrester, Dies 58
- Paul Perschmann – “Playboy” Buddy Rose – (born ? – died April 28, 2009) died 56
- Gary Hart (January 24, 1942 – March 16, 2008), On-screen manager, Died 66.
- Fabulous Moolah (July 22, 1923 – November 2, 2007), died 84
Cause of death: Complications from surgery - The Missing Link (February 28, 1939 – August 16, 2007) Died 68
Real Name: Byron James John “Dewey” Robertson
Cause of Death: cancer - Crush (January 31, 1963 – August 13, 2007) Died 43
Real Name: Brian Keith Adams
Cause of death: Prescription medications overdose - Chris Benoit (May 21, 1967 – June 24, 2007) Died 43
Cause of death: Suicide by Hanging - Sensational Sherri (February 8, 1958 – June 15, 2007) Died 49
Real Name: Sherri Russell
Cause of death: accidental overdose - Bad News Brown (October 22, 1943 – March 6, 2007) Died 63
Real Name: Allen James Coage
Cause of death: Heart Attack - Bam Bam Bigelow (September 1, 1961 – January 19, 2007) Died 45
Real Name: Scott Charles Bigelow
Cause of death: Drugs, Heart Problem, Diabetes - Johnny Grunge of Public Enemy (July 10, 1966 – February 16, 2006) Died 39
Real Name: Michael “Mike” Durham
Cause of death: sleep apnea complications - Eddie Guerrero (October 9, 1967 – November 13, 2005) Died 38
Other Ring Name: Latino Heat
Real Name: Eduardo “Eddie” Gory Guerrero Llanes
Cause of death: Enlarged Heart due to drug use - Big Bossman (May 2, 1963 – September 22, 2004) Died 41
Real Name: Raymond W. Traylor, Jr.
Cause of death: heart attack - Hercules (May 7, 1957 – March 6, 2004) Died 46
Real Name: Raymond Fernandez
Cause of death: heart disease - Jack Tunney (1935 – January 24, 2004) Died 69
On-screen WWF President during Hulkamania
Cause of death: Heart Attack (unconfirmed) - Crash Holly (August 25, 1971 – November 6, 2003) Died 32
Real Name: Michael John Lockwood
Other Ring Name: The Green Ghost
Cause of death: choked on his own vomit (Drug Overdose) - Hawk of Road Warrior (September 12, 1958 – October 19, 2003) Died 45
Real Name: Michael James Hegstrand
Cause of death: heart attack - Stu Hart (May 3, 1915 – October 16, 2003) Died 88
Wrestler, trainer, promoter. Father of Bret and Owen Hart.
Real Name: Stewart Edward “Stu” Hart
Cause of death: Sufferef pneumonia, diabetes, arthritis, then died of a stroke. - Miss Elizabeth (November 19, 1960 – May 1, 2003) Died 42
Real Name: Elizabeth Ann Hulette
Cause of death: combination of alcohol and drugs - Mr. Perfect (March 28, 1958 – February 10, 2003) Died 44
Real Name: Curtis Michael “Curt” Hennig
Other Ring Name: Curt Hennig
Cause of death: acute cocaine intoxication / combination of steroids and painkillers - “Flyboy” Rocco Rock of The Public Enemy (September 1, 1953 – September 21, 2002) Died 49
Real Name: Theodore James Petty
Cause of death: heart attack - The British Bulldog (November 27, 1962 – May 18, 2002) Died 39
Real Name: David Boy Smith
Cause of death: heart attack (steroid, human-growth hormones) - Yokozuna (October 2, 1966 – October 23, 2000) Died 34
Real Name: Rodney Agatupu Anoa’i
Cause of death: fluid in his lungs (reported heart attack/heart failure) - Gorilla Monsoon (June 4, 1937 – October 6, 1999), Died 62
Real Name: Robert James “Gino” Marella
Cause of death: heart failure from diabetes - Owen Hart (May 7, 1965 – May 23, 1999) Died 34
Real Name: Owen James Hart
Other Ring Name: The Blue Blazer
Cause of death: 50 foot fall from ceiling to ring - “Ravishing” Rick Rude (December 7, 1958 – April 20, 1999) Died 40
Real Name: Richard Erwin Rood
Cause of death: overdose of “mixed medications (including Steroid) - The Junkyard Dog (December 13, 1952 – June 2, 1998) Died 45
Real Name: Sylvester Ritter
Cause of death: single-car accident (fell asleep the the wheel) - André the Giant (May 19, 1946 – January 27, 1993) Died 46
Real Name: André René Roussimoff
Cause of death: congestive heart failure - Vince McMahon, Sr. (July 6, 1914 –May 24, 1984) Died 69
Founder of WWF, Father of Vince McMhahon
Real Name: Vincent James McMahon
Cause of death: Cancer
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