R.I.P., "Rowdy" Roddy Piper (4/17/54 – 7/31/15)

[IrezumiKiss]

Just broke. Died at 61 from cardiac arrest.

Pretty much defined my '80s adolescent-to-teenager generation's recognition with pro wrestling. Quite the character. He'll be fondly missed.

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Of course, this is always gonna be the supreme classic:

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[Tryharder62]

Wow so many wrestlers don't make it to old age. Makes you wonder. RIP

 

[Mr Noone]

Never heard of him.

But condolences and all that.

 

[ryan8558]

Anabolic steroids are not good for the heart

 

[ShyTease]

I know when anybody dies it's tragic but I really thought Piper was cool. Based on what I knew and saw. Sigh.

 

[Eyereadtoo]

Wow, this is the first I'd heard.

 

[BabblingBrooke]

Wow! When I was a kid, he was a fave.

 

[ryan8558]

One of the most likeable villains in wrestling.

And the movie They Live is awesome.

Fight scene from They Live

 

[Killswitch1]

Never heard of him.

But condolences and all that.

What kindof dork are you.

Wow.....R.I.P. Hot Rod

 

[Mello_SixtyNine]

Shit, he was just on a recent Adam Carolla podcast. Jimmy Kimmel will probably say something about it tonight or tomorrow, he was a massive fan of his.

 

[GimpyIntellect]

Legend.

Sad to hear.

 

[Mr_Jon_Thon]

A funny, entertaining man. He'll be missed.

 

[CaptainKirk]

Heard about this over the weekend. One of the legendary wrestlers no one will forget. Love his sci-fi movie, very cool.

Rest in peace, Mr. Piper.