WWE Hall-of-Famer Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan has died at the age of 73. The former wrestler, manager, and announcer's passing came suddenly and has elicited a large number or condolences today on social media.
Transitioning into Color Commentary, I've been studying #BobbyHeenan as of late, his Talk Show being my favorite. A brilliant mind. #RIP ðŸ™
— Josh Mathews (@realjoshmathews) September 17, 2017
Just heard my dear friend #bobbyheenan has passed on...grew up north side of Chicago...Winthrop and thorndale ...#legend #rip
— Mike North (@North2North) September 17, 2017
I love this! #andrethegiant #bobbyheenan #wwe pic.twitter.com/kDaujsMUdO
— WrestlingNewsSource (@WNSource) September 18, 2017
Bobby Heenan had been battling throat cancer for 15 years, after publicly announcing his diagnosis in 2002. Throughout his career he managed such WWE superstars as: Andre the Giant, Jesse "The Body" Ventura, the VaIiant Brothers, and Guy Mitchell.
He was inducted into the WWE Hall-of-Fame in 2004.
Bobby Heenan... The Greatest Manager, One Of The Greatest Announcers, And One Of The Best In-Ring Performers In The History Of The Business
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) September 17, 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
...one of a kind. pic.twitter.com/2uM1qpWHaF
— Triple H (@TripleH) September 17, 2017
I think that Triple H said it best, "one of a kind". Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan was one of a kind during the golden age of wrestling. RIP.
WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Bobby Heenan has passed away. pic.twitter.com/8ChYEcv4u0
— WWE (@WWE) September 18, 2017
