Speaking through his official Twitter account, WWE executive Triple H revealed the news that WWE Hall of Famer The Ultimate Warrior passed away earlier this evening.

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

— Triple H (@TripleH) April 9, 2014

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