Rocky Johnson, former wrestler and father of Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, has died aged 75.
The professional wrestler and father of fellow wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has passed away at the age of 75, according to The Cauliflower Alley Club - which is a fraternal organisation for current and retired pro wrestlers - who broke the news on Wednesday.
In a tweet, the club wrote: "Horrible news to pass along. We just learned that Rocky Johnson passed away today at the age of 75. His accolades in this business, all the people he influenced, all his accomplishments, and we are so deeply sorry and wish his family nothing but the most love at this time (sic)".
Horrible news to pass along. We just learned that Rocky Johnson passed away today at the age of 75. His accolades in this business, all the people he influenced, all his accomplishments, and we are so deeply sorry and wish his family nothing but the most love at this time pic.twitter.com/3AvzVwylPH
— CauliflowerAlleyClub (@CACReunion) January 15, 2020
No cause of death has yet been revealed.
Rocky - whose real name was Wayde Douglas Bowles - was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2008 after a career which spanned 25 years.
Following the news of his passing, several of his industry pals have shared their condolences on social media, including former wrestler Mick Foley.
He wrote: "I am so sorry to hear of the passing of the great Rocky Johnson. Always a gentleman, I always enjoyed talking with him. My deepest condolences to his family, friends, and the fans who loved him. A very sad day for wrestling.
#RIPRockyJohnson (sic)"
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of the great Rocky Johnson. Always a gentleman, I always enjoyed talking with him. My deepest condolences to his family, friends, and the fans who loved him. A very sad day for wrestling. #RIPRockyJohnson pic.twitter.com/4agKbOzAry
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) January 15, 2020
Rocky is survived by his son Dwayne, his widow Dana Martin - whom he married in 2004 - and his two other children, Curtis and Wanda.
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