WWE legend Bobby ‘The Brain’ Heenan dies at 73

Bobby "The Brain" Heenan was 73. (WWE)

Former professional wrestler, manager and announcer Bobby ‘The Brain’ Heenan has passed away at the age of 73.

No official cause of death has been confirmed.

“With a career spanning more than four decades, Heenan was the ‘The Brain’ behind some of the most prolific Superstars in sports-entertainment history,” said the WWE in a public statement. “Heenan plied his trade as their mischievous manager by running his mouth on their behalf with a sarcastic wit considered among the best in the business.”

Heenan began his wrestling career in the World Wrestling Association (WWA) and the American Wrestling Association (AWA) before going on to become one of the greatest wrestling managers of the WWE during the 1980’s and 1990’s. The likes of all-time great wrestlers that thrived under his management include Andre the Giant, Rick Rude, Mr. Perfect, Big John Studd and The Brain Busters.

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