TNA Wrestling sent out the following:
The Legendary Dusty Rhodes Passes Away
We at TNA are saddened by the news of the passing of a legend, Virgil Runnels, known to the world as “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes has passed away at the age of 69. Dusty was with TNA from 2003 to 2005 and brought many laughs, a wealth of wisdom and knowledge to our company. Our condolences go out to Dusty’s entire family. RIP, Dusty Rhodes.
I am just heartbroken to know @WWEDustyRhodes has gone to the big ranch in the sky. You will always be so special to me Dream!! ????????
— Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) June 11, 2015
So sad to hear about the passing of my friend and broadcast partner @WWEDustyRhodes. He gave me the Iron Mike nickname. Love the Dream RIP!
— Mike Tenay (@RealMikeTenay) June 11, 2015
RIP #DustyRhodes, my thots & prayers r w his daughter Kristin whom I cheered w for the Dallas Cowboys
— REBEL/ TaNeA (@RebelTNA) June 11, 2015
God bless The American Dream pic.twitter.com/j8YXqIa9n6
— GRADO (@gradowrestling) June 11, 2015
I can't say enough, but my heart goes out to the Runnels Family, @WWE and to anyone who loved this legend the way… http://t.co/11SGFNB7tu
— Elijah Burke (@DaBlackPope) June 11, 2015
Sad to hear of the passing of #DustyRhodes One of THE best performers EVER! My heart & prayers goes out to the family x #RIPAmericanDream
— Rockstar Spud (@RockstarSpud) June 11, 2015
#RIPDusty thank you
— Eddie Edwards (@TheEddieEdwards) June 11, 2015
I'm in shock hearing about Dusty Rhodes. He always had such great positive energy. Prayers are with his family. Thank you Dusty RIP????
— Gail Kim-Irvine (@gailkimITSME) June 11, 2015
If you WILL…….. #RIPDusty
— James Storm (@JamesStormBrand) June 11, 2015
@TheEddieEdwards & I highlight of training at the Performance Center was getting coached by @WWEDustyRhodes Man was truly one of a kind #RIP
— Davey Richards (@RichardsWesley) June 11, 2015
