According to reports, WWE Hall of Famer George “The Animal” Steele has passed away at the age of 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/TTCUVMDtTU pic.twitter.com/AeEcohPCRe
— WWE (@WWE) February 17, 2017
Steele, who was born in Detroit, Michigan, had health problems and had recently entered hospice care.
In his 20+ years in wrestling, Steele was best known for tearing the stuffing out of the turnbuckles with his mouth.
Below, you can watch one of Steele’s most memorable matches against Randy Savage on Saturday Night’s Main Event.
