WWE Hall of Famer Iron Sheik dead at 81

By Sean Radican, PWTorch columnist Twitter: @SR_Torch)

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The Iron Sheik is dead at the age of 81.

His death was announced on his Twitter account earlier today in a Tweet.

The Tweet stated the following regarding Sheik’s death: “Today, we gather with heavy hearts to bid farewell to a true legend, a force of nature, and an iconic figure who left an incredible mark on the world of professional wrestling. It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of The Iron Sheik, but we also take solace in knowing that he departed this world peacefully, leaving behind a legacy that will endure for generations to come.”

You can read the rest of the tweet below:

https://twitter.com/the_ironsheik/status/1666462933604265990?s=20

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