BREAKING: Bobby Heenan Passes Away At The Age Of 73
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It is being reported that Bobby Heenan, famed wrestler and manager all over the wrestling world for over 40 years, has passed away today at the age of 73. Heenan had been fighting throat cancer since 2002, and his appearances at wrestling conventions and other pro wrestling-related events have been scarce since his diagnosis.
According to reports from his family, he began to decline at the end of August, with his health and condition getting worse, but his passing today was still sudden.
Jim Ross broke the news on his Twitter account just a few moments ago.
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
“Mean” Gene Okerlund also confirmed Heenan’s passing on his Facebook page:
Saddened by the news that arrived this afternoon from Bobby Heenans daughter Jess, that he has passed. 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. Condolences to Cyndi, Jessica, family, friends and fans. RIP Bobby.
WWE also confirmed Bobby Heenan’s death:
BREAKING NEWS: @WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Bobby Heenan has passed away at age 73. https://t.co/n5ObLc5aAR
— WWE (@WWE) September 17, 2017
Bobby Heenan began his career as a wrestler and manager in the 1960s, debuting as “Pretty Boy” Bobby Heenan. Over the years, though, it would be under the moniker “The Brain” that Heenan would make his mark, both in the AWA in the 1980s, and in the WWF/WWE in the 1980s and 1990s. The Heenan Family was one of the most successful stables in the WWF, with Heenan at the head, and along with his managerial duties, he slid into the commentary booth with Gorilla Monsoon in 1986. The two became one of the most beloved and iconic commentary teams of all time.
Heenan left the WWF in 1993, citing issues with a previous neck injury (a broken neck to be exact) as to why he could no longer keep up with the promotion’s crazy schedule. But, barely a month later, Heenan showed up in WCW, where he would remain as a commentator until he was released in 2000.
Heenan was inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame in 2004, and over the span of his career, he managed some of the businesses top stars. He earned PWI’s Manager Of The Year Award in 1972, 1976, 1989, & 1991), and he was inducted into the WON Hall Of Fame in 1996.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Heenan’s widow, Cynthia, his daughter, Jessica, and the rest of his family and friends during this sad time.
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