Wrestling Legend Gene Okerlund Passes Away At 76
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The WWE has announced that legendary sports announcer Gene Okerlund, affectionately known as “Mean Gene,” passed away today (Jan 2). He was 76.
Throughout his career, Okerlund brought the world some of wrestling’s most memorable moments.
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Many from the world of wrestling took to social media to pay homage to Mean Gene, including:
Hulk Hogan
Ric Flair
Steve Austin
Jerry Lawler
The Iron Sheik
Triple H
Zack Ryder
Jim Ross
The source of death has not been revealed yet. For more information.
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