Former professional wrestling champion “Luscious” Johnny Valiant has died.
The former WWE wrestler, manager and later television star died on Wednesday morning after he was hit by a pickup truck while crossing the street in Ross Township, Pennsylvania.
He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Police, who suspected no foul play, said the 71 years old had not been at a crosswalk and that the driver of the truck remained on the scene.
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) also reported the death in a tweet:
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Valiant was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1996.
In his time as a professional wrestler, he won two World Tag Team Championships.
He also managed Hulk Hogan in the American Wrestling Association and then Brutus Beefcake and Greg Valentine in the WWF.
