WWE’s Road Warrior Animal dies aged 60 as Hulk Hogan pays tribute to his ‘brother’ in heartfelt post
Joseph Laurinaitis, known by his ring name Road Warrior Animal, has died aged 60.
The WWE star was one half of legendary wrestling tag-team the Legion of Doom along with his partner Hawk in the 1980s and 90s.
Fellow wrestler Hulk Hogan was among those who took to social media to pay their respects to Animal following his passing.
Passing: Joseph Laurinaitis, known by his ring name Road Warrior Animal, has died aged 60
His death was confirmed on his Twitter account with a statement that read: ‘At this time, we would like to confirm the passing of Joseph Laurinaitis aka Road Warrior Animal at the age of 60.
‘The family is planning to release a statement later today. At this time we ask for you to keep everyone in your thoughts and prayers.’
Taking to Twitter, Hulk wrote: ‘RIP Animal,love you my brother, I know you and Hawk have a lot of unfinished business to take care of! God speed and blessings to your beautiful family,one love4Life.’
Animal died just 12 days after his 60th birthday and appeared on the Legions of Raw podcast just a day before his death.