Wrestling legend Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri — better known as The Iron Sheik — passed away on Wednesday at the age of 81.
The news was first announced on Sheik’s personal Twitter account in a note written by his family. In the note, his family says that the icon passed away peacefully and is survived by his wife Caryl of 47 years, his children Tanya, Nikki, Marissa, and son-in-law Eddie, as well as five grandchildren.
“The Iron Sheik transcended the realm of sports entertainment,” reads a section of the family’s statement. “With his larger-than-life persona, incredible charisma, and unparalleled in-ring skills, he captivated audiences around the globe. He was a trailblazer, breaking barriers and paving the way for a diverse range of wrestlers who followed in his footsteps.”in the early 1970s and would quickly go on to establish himself in the business.
The Iron Sheik is also the only Iranian champion in WWE history and would later transcend the world of wrestling by becoming an actor and known internet personality, becoming even more popular on Twitter due to his tweets denouncing various things.RESPECT THE LEGEND FOREVER ?
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