Wrestling legend “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, real name George Toombs, passed away earlier today at the age of 61.

TMZ is reporting that Piper died from cardiac arrest in his sleep at his home in Hollywood Thursday night and was discovered at around noon on Friday. The legendary WWE wrestler had been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma back in 1996, but as of last November he was said to be cancer free.

Piper’s rep released this statement:

“I am devastated at this news. Rod was a good friend as well as a client and one of the most generous, sincere and authentic people I have ever known. This is a true loss to us all.”

When more information is known we will update you.