Twitter Reacts to the Passing of "Rowdy" Roddy Piper

In a story first reported by TMZ.com, WWE Hall of Famer “Rowdy” Roddy Piper has passed away at the age of 61.

The report notes that Piper died of cardiac arrest. World Wrestling Entertainment recently confirmed the news on its official website.

Several saddened wrestling fans and personalities have taken to social media to offer their thoughts on the untimely death of Piper (This post will continue to be updated as more tweets come in):

Roddy Piper was one of the most entertaining, controversial and bombastic performers ever in WWE… (1/2)

— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) July 31, 2015

…beloved by millions of fans around the world. I extend my deepest condolences to his family. (2/2) — Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) July 31, 2015

Ppl are saying Roddy is one of the best heels ever. Who’s supposed to have been better?

— Sean Waltman (@TheRealXPac) July 31, 2015

One of the most mesmerizing and inspiring people I ever met in wrestling… RIP Mr. Piper. And thank you for this… pic.twitter.com/rn7YNyn3jr — Kevin Owens (@FightOwensFight) July 31, 2015

One of the true greats of all time. My heart goes out to his family and the fans he entertained over the years. RIP Rowdy. — John Cena (@JohnCena) July 31, 2015

Feel so sad hearing Rowdy Roddy Piper has passed away. Always brought a smile 2 my face when I saw him #ClassAct #RIP pic.twitter.com/EPOtHUQBHy — Lilian Garcia (@LilianGarcia) July 31, 2015

RIP @R_Roddy_Piper You will be missed my friend. Much Love! @antmaurizio pic.twitter.com/YU50ALMLFE — Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) July 31, 2015

Rod made me believe a kid from Scotland could do anything. He’d spend time on the phone with me & was my friend Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam — Drew Galloway (@GallowaySpeaks) July 31, 2015

Shocked and saddened to hear about the passing of Roddy Piper. He was a friend, a legend. May God bless him and his family. — Eric Bischoff (@EBischoff) July 31, 2015

Just when you think heaven is calming down. In walks these two. #RipPiper #ChidhoodFavorite pic.twitter.com/OeNK73FBKT — James Storm (@JamesStormBrand) July 31, 2015

RIP Roddy Piper….way too young…way too full of life…this is a tough one https://t.co/0C2h9LiRos — Peter Rosenberg (@Rosenbergradio) July 31, 2015

So saddened to hear of the passing of @R_Roddy_Piper…. Such a talent. Our thoughts & prayers are with his family… — Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) July 31, 2015

Damn, why are the “good guys” the ones to leave too early…RIP RODDY PIPER!? — Vickie Guerrero (@VickieGuerrero) July 31, 2015

Saddened to hear that Roddy Piper passed away. He became a friend after being a childhood wrestling hero. #RIPHotRod pic.twitter.com/dtNXn3YphO — Matt Hardy (@MATTHARDYBRAND) July 31, 2015

RIP Roddy Piper. THE most Rowdy of characters, of all time. He was very good to me… Condolences to his family. #RIPRoddy — Sheamus (@WWESheamus) July 31, 2015

Sorry to hear of the passing of my friend and Wrestlemania rival #RoddyPiper. One of the greatest who… https://t.co/WkGjYehXim — Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) July 31, 2015

RIP Rowdy. You will be missed. #RoddyPiper — Big Poppa Pump (@ScottSteiner) July 31, 2015

Rest in Peace, @R_Roddy_Piper, and thank you for everything. pic.twitter.com/BmSG8G6tYE — WWE 2K (@WWEgames) July 31, 2015

Pouring one out for Rowdy Roddy Piper. Wear your kilt and body slam someone tonight in his honor. — George Wallace (@MrGeorgeWallace) July 31, 2015

Roddy Piper was a Cagesider. Rest in peace, Hot Rod. pic.twitter.com/fFdr9Zfc2h — Cageside Seats (@cagesideseats) July 31, 2015

Saddened to hear about the passing of @R_Roddy_Piper. He was a humble, good dude in my time knowing him. #Iconic — Court Bauer (@courtbauer) July 31, 2015

Very very sad news about Roddy Piper, another great gone! #RIPRoddyPiper #hotrod — mason ryan (@MasonTheManiac) July 31, 2015

I loved @R_Roddy_Piper. My few dealings with him made me love him even more. There are no words. My best to his family. So so sad. — Mike Johnson (@MikePWInsider) July 31, 2015

RIP Roddy Piper ? im at a loss for words … He was always a class act and gentleman when I had the privilege of working with him #Legend — Gail Kim-Irvine (@gailkimITSME) July 31, 2015

Roddy Piper vs. Bret Hart from WrestleMania VIII remains one of my favorite matches of all time. Amazing storytelling. ##RIPRoddyPiper — Kevin Sullivan (@SullivanBooks) July 31, 2015

I’m legitimately getting tears riding home right now after hearing Roddy Piper passed away. True legend. #BestHeelEver #ThankYouRoddy — Doug McDonald (@DougOMac) July 31, 2015

Shocked to hear the passing of “Hot Rod” Rowdy Roddy Piper. Great guy to meet, you will be missed Hot Rod! pic.twitter.com/G5WXeVt3Yv — Nick Buzzelli (@NickBuzzelli) July 31, 2015

Tears in my eyes as I type this. All I can say right now. “Rowdy” Roddy Piper Has Reportedly Died at Age 61 http://t.co/xSbbVRVCKF — Adam Daley (@AdamDaley13) July 31, 2015

I’m deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Roddy Piper. He was by far one of the sweetest… https://t.co/GwIVgWFNua — Thea Trinidad (@TheaTrinidadTMT) July 31, 2015

Somewhere, Roddy Piper is cutting some incredible promos with Dusty Rhodes & Randy Savage, and Baby Jesus is rolling his eyes. RIP Hot Rod. — Mike Killam (@MikeKillam) July 31, 2015

Crushed to hear about Roddy Piper. Another irreplaceable genius and trendsetter. There will never be another. RIP pic.twitter.com/rVaHgCOcjE — Sam Roberts (@notsam) July 31, 2015

TMZ reporting Roddy Piper has passed away. Proud Canadian from Saskatoon. — chuck swirsky (@swirsk054) July 31, 2015

Attention all movie channels, we need a They Live marathon ASAP to celebrate the life of Rowdy Roddy Piper. — Zach Harper (@talkhoops) July 31, 2015

Shocked& extremely saddened2 hear about the death of @R_Roddy_Piper. He was my friend, I loved him &always enjoyed seeing him. — Mark Madden (@MarkMaddenX) July 31, 2015