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WWE superstar Bray Wyatt has died at age 36, the promotion announced Thursday.
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“Just received a call from WWE Hall of Famer Mike Rotunda who informed us of the tragic news that our WWE family member for life Windham Rotunda — also known as Bray Wyatt — unexpectedly passed earlier today. Our thoughts are with his family and we ask that everyone respect their privacy at this time,” Hall of Famer and WWE executive Triple H wrote on the social-media site X (formerly Twitter) ahead of the company’s announcement on the same site about an hour later.
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A cause of death was not immediately known.
WWE is saddened to learn that Windham Rotunda, also known as Bray Wyatt, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 24, at age 36.
WWE extends its condolences to Rotunda’s family, friends and fans. pic.twitter.com/pabVuaKlnP
— WWE (@WWE) August 24, 2023
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Wyatt, who was born as Windham Rotunda, joined WWE’s main roster in 2010 as Husky Harris. He left a year later before rejoining the roster a decade ago as the leader of The Wyatt Family.
Just received a call from WWE Hall of Famer Mike Rotunda who informed us of the tragic news that our WWE family member for life Windham Rotunda – also known as Bray Wyatt – unexpectedly passed earlier today. Our thoughts are with his family and we ask that everyone respect their…
— Triple H (@TripleH) August 24, 2023
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He was a three-time world champion in WWE (WWE Championship once and Universal Championship twice). He exited the ring on a brief hiatus between August 2018 and April 2019 before returning with a new character — a mix of Bray Wyatt and his other side, The Fiend.
As news of his death circulated, tributes poured in on social media for the native of Brooksville, Fla.
Im heartbroken over the news of Bray Wyatt’s passing. Always had tremendous respect and love for him and the Rotunda family. Loved his presence, promos, in ring work and connection with @wwe universe.Very unique, cool and rare character, which is hard to create in our crazy… pic.twitter.com/i9zlbJIOL3
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) August 24, 2023
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“Heartbroken over the news of Bray Wyatt’s passing. Always had tremendous respect and love for him and the Rotunda family. Loved his presence, promos, in ring work and connection with @wwe universe,” The Rock, a.k.a. Dwayne Johnson, said on X.
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Wyatt’s death came on the heels of the death of wrestling legend Terry Funk on Wednesday.
“When Your Great Friend And Someone Your Son’s Age Dies Within 2 Days, It Really Makes Me Reflect & Think About Life! Don’t Take Any Second For Granted! Rest In Peace Terry Funk & Bray Wyatt!” wrestling icon Ric Flair said on X.
When Your Great Friend And Someone Your Son’s Age Dies Within 2 Days, It Really Makes Me Reflect & Think About Life! Don’t Take Any Second For Granted! Rest In Peace Terry Funk & Bray Wyatt! pic.twitter.com/U2FpzeibmY
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) August 24, 2023
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