«Breaking News» WWE Hall of Famer 'Mean Gene' Okerlund dies age 76

Legendary wrestling interviewer 'Mean Gene' Okerlund has passed away at the age of 76. 

The WWE, who inducted Okerlund into the Hall of Fame in 2006, announced news of the icon's passing on Wednesday. 

'WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Gene Okerlund, the most recognizable interviewer in sports-entertainment history, has passed away,' the statement read. 

The cause of his death has not been disclosed.  

Legendary wrestling interviewer 'Mean Gene' Okerlund has passed away at the age of 76

The WWE, who inducted Okerlund into the Hall of Fame in 2006, announced news of the icon's passing on Tuesday. Okerlund is pictured here interviewing Ric Flair and Miss Elizabeth in 1998

Okerlund was a legend in the wrestling world who was beloved by both the fans and the wrestlers. 

He forged many close friendships with the people he interviewed, including Hulk Hogan and Bobby Sheenan. He even served as best man at the Iron Sheik's wedding.

It was Jessie Ventura who nicknamed Okerlund 'Mene Gene', a name many found ironic for the man that many considered to be the friendliest person in wrestling.  

Oklerlund began making a name for himself in the sports world in the 1970s as he started working as an interviewer for the American Wrestling Association. 

It was there that he interviewed the likes of some of wrestling's biggest stars, including Hogan and Feenan. 

Okerlund moved to the WWE (then known as the World Wrestling Federation) in 1984, where he started providing ringside commentary for hit shows including Tuesday Night Titans and All-American Wrestling. 

Okerlund made his last appearance on WWE TV in January 2018, interviewing AJ Styles on the 25th anniversary episode of Raw (pictured) 

And Okerlund wasn't all talk. In 1984 the legendary announcer joined Hogan to face off against Mr Fuji and George Steele. 

Okerlund hadn't actually planned to fight, but the referee mistook Hogan's high five for a tag and sent him in the ring. 

He quickly got out of the way of his opponent and tagged Hogan back in before pinning Mr Fuji for the win.  

Okerlund made WWE history when he was selected to sing the National Anthem at the very first WrestleMania in 1985. 

Okerlund is pictured here during a WWE Hall of Fame ceremony in 2014. He was a beloved icon of the sport 

He moved from the WWE to World Championship Wrestling in 1993, acting as lead interviewer until 2001 and getting back into the ring two more times. 

Okerlund returned to the WWE in 2001, where he would stay for the rest of his career. 

He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by Hogan in 2006. During his acceptance speech, Okerlund requested that he be buried face down so that his critics could 'Kiss my a**'.  

Okerlund hosted various programs for the network, including WWE Madison Square Garden Classics, WWE Vintage Collection, and WWE Raw. 

In 2012, when he was 70 years old, Okerlund got back into the ring with World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus to beat Daniel Bryan and Alberto Del Rio during the WWE Smackdown: Blast from the Past. 

Okerlund was also a regular cast member on WWE's original reality show Legend's House from April to June 2014.  

He made his last appearance on WWE TV in January 2018, interviewing AJ Styles on the 25th anniversary episode of Raw.  

Okerlund leaves behind his wife Jeanne, who he married in 1964, and two children. 

Hogan led tributes for Okerlund on Tuesday morning, tweeting: 'Mean Gene I love you my brother.' 

Triple H called Okerlund and a 'voice and soundtrack to an entire era of our industry'. 

'He was the star of some of WWE's most memorable segments. "Mean Gene" was beloved by all who got to work with him,' he added. 

'RIP "Mean" Gene. Thanks for the memories and being a Gentleman,' Bully Rae wrote. 

'Mean Gene was the voice of millions of childhoods. Mine certainly. An honor to meet him,' added Florida Man. 

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The WWE, who inducted Okerlund into the Hall of Fame in 2006, announced news of the icon’s passing on Wednesday. 
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