WWE superstars and fans mourn the passing of George 'The Animal' Steele

BarDown Staff

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On Friday morning, World Wrestling Entertainment sadly let the wrestling universe know that Hall of Fame superstar George 'The Animal' Steele had passed away at the age of 79. The legend was known for his hairy body, bald head, green tongue, and the way he tore up turnbuckles. A truly unforgettable character in WWE.

Current and former wrestling superstars, as well as fans, took to Twitter on Friday to mourn the loss of a wrestling legend:

BREAKING: WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer George “The Animal” Steele has passed away at age of 79. https://t.co/TTCUVMDtTU pic.twitter.com/AeEcohPCRe
— WWE (@WWE) February 17, 2017

Got the privilege of traveling the world with George 'The Animal' Steele and enjoyed every minute of it. RIP my friend. pic.twitter.com/UnbhTaY9Qt
— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) February 17, 2017

REST IN PEACE GEORGE THE ANIMAL STEELE. YOU WERE ALWAYS THE INTELLIGENT BROTHER I LOVE YOU pic.twitter.com/4yQ1YyzyJ2
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) February 17, 2017

Sad to hear the passing of old friend & fellow @WWE HOFER George "The Animal" Steele at age 79.
The @michiganstateu grad was good man.
RIP 🙏
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) February 17, 2017

I feared him as a kid.
I cheered him as a teenager
I became friends w/him as an adult
Never be another like
George the Animal Steele pic.twitter.com/TdrIfod68i
— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) February 17, 2017

George"the Animal"Steel,RIP my brother,only love,only grateful. HH
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) February 17, 2017

George Steele was a one of a kind performer who could make fans smile or boo...and his competitors laugh or cry...
— Triple H (@TripleH) February 17, 2017

...I worked with him a lot when I first got to @WWE and was able to learn so much. My condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/wKbo1WCnzb
— Triple H (@TripleH) February 17, 2017

George "Animal" Steele was one of the most unique and unforgettable characters ever in our business. #RIP
— Bobby Roode (@REALBobbyRoode) February 17, 2017

Rest In Peace to "The Animal". https://t.co/63Yw1KChN0
— Scott Dawson (@ScottDawsonWWE) February 17, 2017

Gracious, Classy, Warm and Kind. Thanks for all you did to entertain us George "The Animal" Steele. RIP
— Byron Saxton (@ByronSaxton) February 17, 2017

God Bless. George "The Animal" Steele. A friend over the years. RIP
— Hacksaw Jim Duggan (@OfficialHacksaw) February 17, 2017

Teacher, wrestler, amazing character ... George "The Animal" Steele ... RIP ... pic.twitter.com/2MOtopyxLL
— Peter Rosenberg (@Rosenbergradio) February 17, 2017

All the clouds in the sky are really turnbuckle stuffing today.
So long, George "The Animal" Steele. pic.twitter.com/6O0IczDUe3
— Gus Ramsey (@GusRamsey) February 17, 2017

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