Superstar professional wrestler Rocky “Soul Man” Johnson has died as announced by the Cauliflower Alley Club on Wednesday. The cause of death has yet to be revealed. He was 75.
“We just learned that Rocky Johnson passed away today at the age of 75,” said the Cauliflower Alley Club on Twitter. “His accolades in this business, all the people he influenced, all his accomplishments, and we are so deeply sorry and wish his family nothing but the most love at this time.”
Johnson is the father of famous actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson who also professionally wrestled after being trained by his father.
Johnson’s career spanned almost three decades, from 1964 to 1991. He, along with tag team partner Tony Atlas, was the first black wrestler to win the WWF Tag Team Championships in 1983.
In 2008, the Canadian born wrestler would be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
Condolences to his family and friends.
