Vince McMahon, Triple H, and More Pay Homage to Bobby "The Brain" Heenan's Passing

The WWE family comes out to remember the life of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan who passed away at the age of 73.

Sep 18, 2017
Photo of Bobby Heenan posted by Triple H on his Twitter account.
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Photo of Bobby Heenan posted by Triple H on his Twitter account.
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WWE has confirmed that Bobby "The Brain" Heenan has passed away at the age of 73. There's no word yet on the cause of his death, but the outpouring of love and support from his WWE family has already begun. 

Ric Flair shared a couple tweets remembering the man he calls "the greatest manager, one of the greatest announcers, and one of the best in-ring performers in the history of the business."

pic.twitter.com/PpPpNdq6yP

— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) September 17, 2017

Much Love To Cindy And The Family. You'll Be Missed!!!

— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) September 17, 2017

Bobby Heenan... The Greatest Manager, One Of The Greatest Announcers, And One Of The Best In-Ring Performers In The History Of The Business

— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) September 17, 2017

Triple H kept it short and to the point.

...one of a kind. pic.twitter.com/2uM1qpWHaF

— Triple H (@TripleH) September 17, 2017

Jim Ross reflected on the passing of "The Brain" in a heartbreaking message. 

The news of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan's passing today gutted me.

I loved our time together.

No one ever did it better than the Wease.

— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) September 17, 2017

Stephanie McMahon shared one of Heenan's quotes to remember the legend's life. 

"I don't look at myself as a hero or smart person. I have a seventh-grade education, but I've had a lot of fun."-#RIPBobbyTheBrainHeenan pic.twitter.com/YwZcMpSOAt

— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) September 17, 2017

And the tweets just kept coming. 

Today we lost one of our legends.

Im just happy the last words I said to him were, "I love you Bobby."

RIP Bobby Heenan pic.twitter.com/ofqi6IJguD

— Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) September 17, 2017

One of the greatest managers and announcers in WWE history. Our thoughts are with the Heenan family. pic.twitter.com/r9A3IJlSoP

— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) September 18, 2017

Bobby Heenan died today and it has left me very sad. He was the best of the best in the biz and a friend. RIP Bobby. Praying for you Cindy pic.twitter.com/T8wuFAYuST

— Ted DiBiase (@MDMTedDiBiase) September 17, 2017

Very saddened to hear of the passing of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. I was truly blessed to know him. RIP my friend!🙏

— SGT SLAUGHTER (@_SgtSlaughter) September 17, 2017

Our thoughts go out to the family of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. No manager or commentator was ever better at entertaining us humanoids.

— Bryan Danielson (@bryandanielson) September 17, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Heenan's family and friends.

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