Iron Sheik’s cause of death revealed: WWE Hall of Famer.
WWE Hall of Famer The Iron Sheik’s Cause of Death Revealed
In a heartbreaking revelation, the cause of death for WWE legend The Iron Sheik has been unveiled. According to his death certificate, the late-wrestler passed away from a cardiac arrest at the age of 81.
The official document, obtained by TMZ, states that the Pro wrestling icon, born Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, succumbed to natural causes. He had been battling congestive heart failure and hypertension before his passing.
The Iron Sheik, famously known as Hulk Hogan’s nemesis, passed away in Georgia on June 7. The news of his death was shared on Twitter, with his family describing him as a “devoted family man” and more.
RESPECT THE LEGEND FOREVER 😢 pic.twitter.com/Cr6CC9pXSO
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) June 7, 2023
“It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of The Iron Sheik, but we also take solace in knowing that he departed this world peacefully, leaving behind a legacy that will endure for generations to come,” the statement read.
“Beyond the wrestling persona that the world knew so well, The Iron Sheik was a devoted family man,” it added. ”He cherished the love and support of his wife of 47 years Caryl, who stood by his side through thick and thin, offering unwavering encouragement throughout his life.”
“Their bond was an anchor, providing him with the strength to face the challenges that life presented,” the statement continued. “To his children, Tanya, Nikki, Marissa, and son-in-law Eddie, he was not just a wrestling icon. He was a loving and dedicated father. He instilled in them the values of perseverance, determination, and the importance of following their dreams.”
Born on March 15, 1943, in Iran, Vaziri idolized Iranian Olympic Gold-Medalist wrestler Gholamre Takhti, who later worked as a bodyguard for the Shah of Iran. He would eventually immigrate to the United States and become part of several U.S. Olympic Greco-Roman coaching squads in the 70s.
In 1979, he made his debut in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and became the only Iranian champion in WWE history after winning the WWF Heavyweight Championship in December 1983. However, his reign was short-lived as Hulk Hogan swiftly took the title from him, sparking a long-standing rivalry. Their initial match in January 1984 resulted in Hogan’s stunning victory, which marked the birth of “Hulkamania.”
The Iron Sheik was rightfully inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005.
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