Wrestling world mourns the death of Dusty Rhodes
The WWE announced Thursday that Dusty Rhodes, who was known as “The American Dream” died Thursday at the age of 69.
Many people took to social media to express their grief for the star, who came to know fame in the 1980s when he performed with Hulk Hogan and the Ultimate Warrior. Rhodes is a member of the WWE Hall of Fame.
Learned more than I can say from Dusty Rhodes...because of him, I am who I am. A true legend who taught me how to be myself. #ThankYouDream
— Carmella (@CarmellaWWE) June 11, 2015My mentor @WWEDustyRhodes. Much love to your family and more respect than can ever be measured. Love you Dream. pic.twitter.com/bXgqs3qqca
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) June 11, 2015Dusty told me "Be the 1st one on the bus & be ready to ride" RIP Dream. You were the heart & soul of what we do here http://t.co/cuoOOdSTQ1
— Drake Wuertz (@WWEDrakeWuertz) June 11, 2015Absolutely slayed by the passing of Dusty Rhodes... Mentor. Friend. Hero... Where to start? Thoughts with his boys & family. #RIPDream
— Sheamus (@WWESheamus) June 11, 2015140 characters are simply not enough. Dream, thank you for all that you taught me about life in the short time I knew you. #RIPDustyRhodes
— Greg Hamilton (@GregHamiltonWWE) June 11, 2015My heart breaks for the Rhodes family. Dusty Rhodes will always represent the American Dream. pic.twitter.com/Vub7KS5gTx
— Rob Schamberger (@robschamberger) June 11, 2015Seldom say much about my time at WWE, but Dusty Rhodes was the man. Gave me confidence when I was unsure. Help me to no end with promos, RIP
— Ward (@LutherWard_NXT) June 11, 2015Dusty Rhodes is the brainchild behind both War Games and Bray Wyatt. That's how far his reach on the business extends. Think about that.
— Justin Henry (@JRHWriting) June 11, 2015Can't say enough about everything Dusty Rhodes did for me.There will never b another one like him.Absolute 1 of a kind legend #ThankYouDream
— Becky Lynch (@BeckyLynchWWE) June 11, 2015Truly heartbroken to hear the news. Dusty Rhodes did so much for me&this business. Love you dusty!! RIP my friend. #legend
— Traci Brooks (@TheTraciBrooks) June 11, 2015I'll forever be in debt for everything you taught me. Thank you Dream. RIP Dusty Rhodes.
— NEVILLE (@WWENeville) June 11, 2015Dusty Rhodes... such a great mentor, legend, and human being. My thoughts are with his family at this time.
— DylanMWWE (@DylanMWWE) June 11, 2015My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Dusty Rhodes. The entire wrestling community grieves with you today.
— Madison Rayne (@MRayneTNA) June 11, 2015There was only one "American Dream" There will never be another like Dusty Rhodes. It was an honor to work with him. pic.twitter.com/SkfVWV3k45
— Jerry Lawler (@JerryLawler) June 11, 2015To reach Pete Grathoff, call 816-234-4330 or send email to pgrathoff@kcstar.com. Follow him on Twitter: @pgrathoff.
This story was originally published June 11, 2015 at 2:21 PM.