MEAN GENE OKERLUND has sadly passed away, WWE confirmed today.
WWE Hall of Famer Okerlund was best known for being a ring announcer and interviewer in his time with both WWE and WCW.
How old was Mean Gene Okerlund?
Okerlund died at the age of 76.
WWE confirmed the news on January 2, 2019.
Tributes have poured in from the great and good of the WWE.
WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Gene Okerlund, the most recognizable interviewer in sports-entertainment history, has passed away at age 76. https://t.co/DyPiEiVLoV
— WWE (@WWE) January 2, 2019Mean Gene I love you my brother HH
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) January 2, 2019A voice and sound track to an entire era of our industry. He was the star of some of @WWE’s most memorable segments. “Mean Gene” was beloved by all who got to work with him. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. https://t.co/9ddj6372eE
— Triple H (@TripleH) January 2, 2019So sad to hear of the passing of one of the greatest voices in wrestling. Mean Gene you will be missed and we will continue to love you. What a true class act. I am very fortunate to work with you.
— Charles Robinson (@WWERobinson) January 2, 2019How did Mean Gene die?
It has not yet been confirmed how he died.
He did encounter health problems, however. He underwent two kidney transplants, in 1995 and 2004. One of which he received from his wife.
He last appeared on WWE TV in January 2018, on the 25th anniversary of Raw show. He interviewed AJ Styles.
What was Mean Gene's net worth?
Okerlund has a net worth of $9m (£7m).
He joined the World Wrestling Federation in 1984.
Okerlund signed for World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1993, but would return to the WWE in 2001.
Was Mean Gene married, and did he have children?
Okerlund married his wife Jeanne in March 1964.
They had two children.
Okerlund was born in Sisseton, South Dakota but resided in Sarasota, Florida.
When was he inducted into the Hall Of Fame?
Okerlund was inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame in 2006.
He was inducted into to the Hall Of Fame by Hulk Hogan.
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