WWE Legend Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart has died.
Neidhart died on Monday morning at the age of 63.
Nicknamed "The Anvil," Neidhart was best known for his team in WWE as partner to his brother-in-law and fellow wrestling legend Bret "Hitman" Hart in The Hart Foundation.
Tributes from across the wrestling world began to pour in, with many of the wrestler's former colleagues sharing their thoughts:
Bret Hart expressed his sadness on the social media site after hearing the news.
He wrote: "Stunned and saddened. I just don’t have the words right now."
Stunned and saddened. I just don’t have the words right now. pic.twitter.com/fcO8Skuuhz — Bret Hart (@BretHart) August 13, 2018
WWE also made a public statement on Neidhart’s passing: “WWE is saddened to learn that Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart has passed away.”
Ric Flair tweeted, "My Good Friend Jim Neidhart, A World Class Athlete And A Man Among Men. Rest In Peace."
My Good Friend Jim Neidhart, A World Class Athlete And A Man Among Men. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/JSmdpZ9YZ1 — Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) August 13, 2018
He was the father of current WWE superstar Natalya, and was married to Bret's sister.
RIP Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart pic.twitter.com/IBfWfuw8lj
— Zack Ryder (@ZackRyder) August 13, 2018
The cause of death is not yet known.
Our thoughts are still with his family as they deal with this tragic time.
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