‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper (1954-2015), Legendary Professional Wrestling Villain

“I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass…and I’m all out of bubblegum.” — Nada , They Live

‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper, legendary professional wrestling villain and star of the 1988 cult classic John Carpenter sci-fi film They Live, died in his sleep on July 30, 2015 from of cardiac arrest at age 61.

RODDY PIPER. I LOVE YOU FOREVER. GOD BLESS YOU BUBBA

— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) July 31, 2015

Totally lost for words,RIP,Roddy one,and God bless your family,I love you my brother,only love HH

— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) August 1, 2015

Heartbroken & numb @ news of Roddy Piper. One of my best friends. Many memories. Prayers & love to his family @ this time. RIP Hot Rod.

— SGT SLAUGHTER (@_SgtSlaughter) July 31, 2015

Sad to hear about Roddy Piper.He once worked 91 nights w/out a day off.WWE wouldn't be what it is today w/out him.Wonderful athlete & friend

— Jesse Ventura (@GovJVentura) July 31, 2015

I'm devastated by the passing of my friend Roddy Piper. Great wrestler, underrated actor, dear friend. Rest in peace, Rod.

— John Carpenter (@TheHorrorMaster) July 31, 2015

RIP legend. I first met this wrestling icon when I was 12yrs old when he was wrestling my pops the WWE. For weeks and weeks after that meeting I would have my mom set up a video camera in the kitchen as I would "become" Hot Rod and mimmic and emulate his every word, style, swag, heat, cool cockiness and all delivered with his classic smile (and my awful 12yr old afro).He was a huge influence on me as a kid and an even bigger one when I became The Rock in the WWE. Thank you Roddy for all the talks, all the stories (especially the crazy ones about my grandfather and grandmother????) all the advice and most importantly.. all the memories of you entertaining us fans. You're missed my friend. Heaven just got a lil' rowdier… Rest in love ~ DJ #JustWhenTheyThinkTheyHaveAllTheAnswers #HotRodChangesTheQuestions

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