Wrestling legend Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan has died aged 72, it emerged last night.
The professional wrestling manager and commentator passed away on Sunday night after a long battle with throat cancer.
Former WWE broadcaster Gene Okerlund first reported the sad news on his Facebook page after confirmation from Heenan's daughter Jessica.
He wrote: "Bobby and his family have had to endure so much because of his health. Bobby Heenan was such a great friend. You don't replace people like that."
Heenan's career spanned more than four decades, his most famous clients included stars such as Andre the Giant and King Kong Bundy.
Tributes quickly poured in from the WWE community.
pic.twitter.com/PpPpNdq6yP — Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) September 17, 2017
RIP Bobby "The Brain" Heenan - one of the GREATEST and most influential personas our business has ever known. pic.twitter.com/BUDikV0z2X — Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) September 17, 2017
Bobby Heenan was pure magic. Out of all his talents, his ability to make anyone laugh will live on forever. RIP. pic.twitter.com/4N7eFz50qI
— Mustafa Ali (@MustafaAliWWE) September 17, 2017
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Bobby "The Brain " Heenan.I was fortunate to work, laugh and learn from him.A great man. — William Regal (@RealKingRegal) September 17, 2017
The news of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan's passing today gutted me.
I loved our time together.
No one ever did it better than the Wease. — Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) September 17, 2017
"I don't look at myself as a hero or smart person. I have a seventh-grade education, but I've had a lot of fun."-#RIPBobbyTheBrainHeenan pic.twitter.com/YwZcMpSOAt — Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) September 17, 2017
...one of a kind. pic.twitter.com/2uM1qpWHaF
— Triple H (@TripleH) September 17, 2017
Our thoughts go out to the family of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. No manager or commentator was ever better at entertaining us humanoids. — Daniel Bryan (@WWEDanielBryan) September 17, 2017
RIP Bobby "The Brain" Heenan — Zack Ryder (@ZackRyder) September 17, 2017
One of the greatest managers and announcers in WWE history. Our thoughts are with the Heenan family. pic.twitter.com/r9A3IJlSoP — Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) September 18, 2017
Worked with Bobby Heenan from 1980 until my career ended,learned new things from him ever single day,love u my brother rip. HH — Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) September 17, 2017
