“Rowdy” Roddy Piper’s Cause of Death Revealed

WWE Hall of Famer “Rowdy” Roddy Piper passed away on July 31 of this year at the age of 61 following what was perceived to be a heart attack.

The team at TMZ has received access to his death certificate, though, revealing the wrestling legend’s true cause of death.

Per TMZ.com:

“Rowdy” Roddy Piper died from a blood clot in his lungs … TMZ has learned.

We’ve obtained a copy of the death certificate, which shows the wrestling legend had pulmonary embolism (a blood clot) that triggered a heart attack.

The death certificate helps explain the clot … Roddy suffered from hypertension for years, resulting in chronic high blood pressure. Clotting can occur as a result of high blood pressure.

And the document reminds everyone how much of a force Roddy was in his profession … his occupation is listed as “PROFESSIONAL WRESTLER … 45 YEARS.”  

You can check out Piper’s death certificate, which TMZ has posted, by clicking here.

Several former WWE superstars have commented on his death since it happened, including “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, and Bret “The Hitman” Hart.

Editor’s Note

Well, regardless of what ended Hot Rod’s life, the fact remains that he was gone too soon. #RIPPiper. He will be missed.

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