Bobby "The Brain" Heenan passed away on Sunday, September 17 at the age of 72. While the cause of death is not currently known, Heenan had been battling throat cancer since 2002.
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The WWE Hall of Famer was one of the greatest, if not the best manager in professional wrestling history. He played the perfect heel to Gorilla Monsoon's commentating while in the broadcast booth and had some of the most infamous moments in WWE history.
Current and former stars paid tribute to Heenan as word spread of his death:
BREAKING NEWS: @WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Bobby Heenan has passed away at age 73. https://t.co/n5ObLc5aAR
— WWE (@WWE) September 17, 2017
One of the greatest managers and announcers in WWE history. Our thoughts are with the Heenan family. pic.twitter.com/r9A3IJlSoP
— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) September 18, 2017
Just heard the news about #BobbyHeenan deeply saddened. My thoughts are with Cindy and Jess. The Brain made Nitro the smash hit it was.
— Tony Schiavone (@tonyschiavone24) September 17, 2017
Saddened by the news that arrived this afternoon from Bobby Heenans daughter Jess, that he has passed. Bobby and... https://t.co/KNsvLlW4sy
— Gene Okerlund (@TheGeneOkerlund) September 17, 2017
Worked with Bobby Heenan from 1980 until my career ended,learned new things from him ever single day,love u my brother rip. HH
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) September 17, 2017
Bobby Heenan... The Greatest Manager, One Of The Greatest Announcers, And One Of The Best In-Ring Performers In The History Of The Business
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) September 17, 2017
(1/3) When I was younger I got to sit on the set and watch Bobby Heenan write jokes to the PAs on a whiteboard, got the biggest kick outta'
— Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) September 18, 2017
https://twitter.com/RealMickFoley/status/909558207647043584
The Perfect combination! No doubt Perfect greeted The Brain in heaven with a towel soon as he got there!! RIP Bobby Heenan ❤🙏 pic.twitter.com/LU6KtXYgpX
— Rick Martel (@RickMartel2021) September 18, 2017
Very sad to hear of the passing of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan #RIP my friend. My career would not be the same ... https://t.co/u5rY0sOe0i
— Bill Goldberg (@Goldberg) September 18, 2017
Bobby Heenan died today and it has left me very sad. He was the best of the best in the biz and a friend. RIP Bobby. Praying for you Cindy pic.twitter.com/T8wuFAYuST
— Ted DiBiase (@MDMTedDiBiase) September 17, 2017
Our thoughts go out to the family of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. No manager or commentator was ever better at entertaining us humanoids.
— Bryan Danielson (@bryandanielson) September 17, 2017
Saddened to learn of the passing of the Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. Everyone at ROH offers our deepest condolences to his family and friends.
— ROH - Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) September 17, 2017
Heenan started wrestling in 1969 with the AWA and transitioned into WWE in 1984. He stopped wrestling in 1991, and split time between WWE and WCW as a manager/commentator. He had a variety of different roles with WWE and WCW, but returned to Vince McMahon's company after WCW was bought in 2001.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
