The Ultimate Warrior Passes Away at 54

Update (1:13 a.m. ET): According to a report by TMZ, WWE Hall of Famer the Ultimate Warrior (Jim Hellwig) collapsed outside of an Arizona hotel on Tuesday at 5:50 p.m. while walking to a car with his wife. He was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead. (TMZ.com)

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The following was just issued by WWE late Tuesday night.

Triple H issued a tweet 15 minutes ago announcing the passing.

"WWE is shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the passing of one of the most iconic WWE Superstars ever, The Ultimate Warrior. Warrior began his WWE career in 1987 and quickly went on to become one of the biggest stars in WWE history. Warrior became WWE Champion at WrestleMania VI, defeating Hulk Hogan in an epic encounter. We are grateful that just days ago, Warrior had the opportunity to take his rightful place in the WWE Hall of Fame and was also able to appear at WrestleMania 30 and Monday Night Raw to address his legions of fans. WWE sends its sincere condolences to Warrior’s family, friends and fans. Warrior was 54 and is survived by his wife Dana and his two daughters."

Source: WWE.com

Vince McMahon        ✔ @VinceMcMahon

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We are all so sad that the Ultimate Warrior has passed away. Our heart is with his wife Dana and his two daughters.

Triple H        ✔ @TripleH

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Saddened to announce the passing of the Ultimate Warrior. Icon and friend. My sympathy to his wife Dana and his daughters

Stephanie McMahon        ✔ @StephMcMahon

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#RIPUltimateWarrior Your strength of character is to be admired. There will never be anyone like you. Your spirit lives on in your family.

Opinionated View- Can this please be a sick joke that gone way to far? Can I wake up and find out this was a just a bad dream?

This is surreal he just goes into the Hall of Fame, he makes that appearance on Raw. RIP Warrior and my condolences to his wife and daughters.