Known for legendary matches with likes of Bret "The Hitman" Hart and Hulk Hogan, WWE Hall of Famer "Rowdy" Roddy Piper has died at the age of 61, confirms Piper's agent Jay Schacter. An initial TMZ report mentions that, though Piper battled Hodgkins Lymphoma for several years, he died of natural causes at his home in Hollywood.

Piper, Roderick George Toombs, rose to prominence in the 1970s, impressing WWE owner Vince McMahon in his smaller league bouts. He would take on the best of the best in the years to come, even appearing in the very first WrestleMania, throwing down against Hogan and Mr. T with "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff by his side. Piper was a character, capable of wowing in the ring and behind-the-scenes, where he regularly hosted the "Piper's Pit" interview segment. Piper was a continued presence in the professional wrestling circuit until his death, joining the WCW in the 1990s and returning to the WWE in the new millennium. He also found success on the big screen, most notably starring in John Carpenter's They Live. Piper was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005.

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Roddy Piper was one of the most entertaining, controversial and bombastic performers ever in WWE... (1/2) — Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) July 31, 2015

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...beloved by millions of fans around the world. I extend my deepest condolences to his family. (2/2) — Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) July 31, 2015

TMZ adds that Piper is survived by his wife Kitty and their four kids. His son is currently pursuing a career in pro wrestling.

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