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Dusty Rhodes The American Dream Wrestling Legend DEAD At 69

Dusty Rhodes, aka Virgil Runnels, the WWE Hall of Fame wrestler has passed away. He was 69.

Nicknamed “The American Dream,” Rhodes was a three-time NWA champion, WWE Hall of Famer and spent many years as a trainer and “booker,” or writer, for various organizations. WWE reported Rhodes’ passing on Twitter.

“Runnels became a hero to fans around the world thanks to his work ethic, his impassioned interviews and his indomitable spirit,” a representative for WWE said in a release.

The cause of death has yet to be given.

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