MovieWeb : declared in WWE Wrestler George 'The Animal' Steele Passes Away at 79

BREAKING: WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer George "The Animal" Steele has passed away at age of 79. https://t.co/TTCUVMDtTUpic.twitter.com/AeEcohPCRe — WWE (@WWE) February 17, 2017Keep George Steele in your prayers. "WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer William James Myers, known to fans as George "The Animal" Steele, has passed away at the age of 79. The world of sports entertainment is in mourning today, as it was confirmed this morning that legendary WWE Superstar George 'The Animal' Steele, a.k.a. We have collected some of the tweets from pro wrestlers paying tribute to George 'The Animal' Steele, which you can read below. Long after his in-ring retirement and WWE Hall of Fame induction, George "The Animal" Steele's name still evoked terror for one generation of WWE fans and warm smiles for another.

WWE wrestler George 'The Animal' Steele dies at 79

The Associated PressSTAMFORD, Conn. -- WWE Hall of Fame member George "The Animal" Steele, whose given name was Jim Myers, has died at age 79. Sporting a bald head, hairy back and green tongue, Steele was famous for his signature move of sinking his teeth into the turnbuckle pads around the ring. Steele was once a Detroit-area high school teacher and coach who received a master's degree from Central Michigan. WWE announced Friday the death of Steele, who was living in Florida. At a Boston Red Sox game in 2012, he pretended to take a bite from the baseball before throwing out a ceremonial first pitch.


WWE Hall of Famer George 'The Animal' Steele Dead at 79Exclusive DetailsWWE Hall of Famer George "The Animal" Steele died Thursday night in Florida from kidney failure ... George's wife, Patricia, tells TMZ Sports. Patricia tells us George had been in and out of hospice care since April. George had some legendary bouts with Randy Savage back in the day -- and other wrestling greats are reacting to the sad news. George was 79. Hulk Hogan said, "My brother, only love, only grateful."


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