Sid Eudy dead at 63: WWE legend nicknamed ‘Sycho Sid’ passes away after cancer battle as son posts tribute

WWE legend Sid Sudy, often called Sycho Sid, has handed away on the age of 63.

The wrestling icon had battled most cancers for the previous a number of years.

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And his son confirmed the unhappy information in a web based submit.

Gunnar Eudy stated: “Expensive family and friends.

“I’m deeply saddened to share that my father, Sid Eudy, has handed away after battling most cancers for a number of years.

“He was a person of power, kindness, and love, and his presence will probably be enormously missed.

“We respect your ideas and prayers as we grieve this loss.

“Particulars for a memorial service will probably be shared quickly. Thanks to your assist.”

Eudy’s wrestling profession started within the 90s with WCW.

He later made the transfer to WWE, then often called WWF.

And he grew to become a fan favorite along with his good Sycho Sid character, in addition to Sid Justice and Sid Vicious.

Eudy received six world championships throughout his profession, with two belts apiece in WCW and WWE.

His different two titles got here within the USWA Unified World Heavyweight Championship.

Whereas Eudy participated in a few of wrestling’s most iconic matches.

He headlined two Wrestlemania occasions, first combating Hulk Hogan in 1992 after which going through The Undertaker in 1997.

Nonetheless, Eudy’s profession got here to a sudden finish after struggling a foul leg harm in 2001.

He was identified with most cancers a number of years in the past.

And tributes have poured in from wrestling followers all over the world.

One stated: “Rattling too younger, RIP huge man.”

One other declared: “RIP considered one of my favourites rising up.”

One famous: “He dominated the world, RIP Massive Man, top-of-the-line.”

One other added: “RIP, gutted to see this, made my childhood watching him battle with Taker.”

A number of former wrestlers additionally paid tribute, with Marc Mero saying: “So unhappy to listen to that buddy and wrestling famous person Sid Eudy (Sid Vicious & Sid Justice) has handed away at 63 years younger from most cancers. 

“He was one of many first wrestlers I wrestled when i used to be making an attempt out for WCW. 

“What an incredible man. My coronary heart, ideas and prayers exit to his household, buddies and his thousands and thousands of followers.”

Eric Bischoff added: “So very unhappy to listen to of the passing of Sid Eudy. I’ve nothing however the fondest reminiscences of working with Sid. 

“My ideas are along with his household, buddies, and followers.”