The Iron Sheik has passed away, according to his team. He was a pro wrestling legend, and a pop culture icon. Iron Sheik embraced his role of “one the most notorious antagonists” in entertainment history.
He was 81.
The announcement was made via the popular Twitter account of the wrestler, , which has over 640,000 followers.
The statement didn’t give any details about how the man born Hossein Kahsrow Ali Vaziri died.
According to a statement, The Iron Shiek has “transformed the world of sports entertainment,” with his “larger-than-life personality, incredible charisma, and unmatched in-ring skill” that have “captivated audiences across the globe.”
The tweet in all caps at the top his Twitter page summed up his sunny personality as seen through his profanity-laced persona. “TAKE A MOMENT OF YOUR DAY AND BE NICE TO SOMEONE, YOU DUMBER SON OF A A B —-. “
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