The wrestling community is in mourning over the death of "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, who according to TMZ.com, died from cardiac arrest in his sleep at his home in Hollywood, California on Thursday night. He was discovered on Friday. Fellow WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart shared his thoughts on the passing of the legendary wrestler, who, like Hulk Hogan, considered him to be his best friend in the professional wrestling industry.

He wrote on Instagram and Facebook, "I can't find the words to describe the sorrow in my heart upon learning the news of my dear friend, Roddy Piper, passing away. He was my closest friend in the business, a man that schooled me and guided me throughout my career.

"In fact, if it wasn't for Roddy Piper reaching out to help me, I'm sure I would've been a mere footnote in wrestling. He was always there for me. He was family to me, a brother who loved me and was there for me through my darkest days.

"He was the only wrestler to come visit me when I suffered a stroke in 2002. He totally made me at Wrestlemania 8 in our classic match. Passing a torch that many from that era couldn't conceive of doing.

"We always called each other "cuz" because we were so close. I loved you Roddy, and I'll miss you and your laugh for the rest of my days. I'm stunned and the hole in my heart will widen as it sinks in that I lost a brother of such great worth. What a tragic loss to all that knew him."