“Mean Gene” Okerlund Has Passed Away at 76

Legendary wrestling announcer “Mean Gene” Okerlund has passed away at the age of 76.

WWE said in a statement:

[We are] saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Gene Okerlund, the most recognizable interviewer in sports-entertainment history, has passed away at age 76.

In his early days, “Mean Gene”, as he was named by fellow Minnesotan, Jesse “The Body” Ventura first came to prominence by interviewing the greatest stars of the AWA, including Ventura, Bobby “The Brain” Heenan and Hulk Hogan. In 1984, Okerlund made the move to WWE where he became a staple on national cable television by continuing to interview the biggest names in sports-entertainment like Hogan, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, The Ultimate Warrior and many more.

No cause of death has been made public at this time, but we will update this article as more information becomes available.

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