It is with great sadness to report that George ‘The Animal’ Steele has passed away at the age of 79. Steele wrestled for the WWE for a number of years. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1995 and will be remembered forever in the wrestling world.
Several WWE stars took to social media to comment on his passing:
Got the privilege of traveling the world with George ‘The Animal’ Steele and enjoyed every minute of it. RIP my friend. pic.twitter.com/UnbhTaY9Qt
— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) February 17, 2017
I feared him as a kid.
I cheered him as a teenager
I became friends w/him as an adult
Never be another like
George the Animal Steele pic.twitter.com/TdrIfod68i— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) February 17, 2017
George Steele was a one of a kind performer who could make fans smile or boo…and his competitors laugh or cry…
— Triple H (@TripleH) February 17, 2017
…I worked with him a lot when I first got to @WWE and was able to learn so much. My condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/wKbo1WCnzb
— Triple H (@TripleH) February 17, 2017
George “Animal” Steele was one of the most unique and unforgettable characters ever in our business. #RIP
— Bobby Roode (@REALBobbyRoode) February 17, 2017
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Rest In Peace to “The Animal”. https://t.co/63Yw1KChN0
— Scott Dawson (@ScottDawsonWWE) February 17, 2017
Gracious, Classy, Warm and Kind. Thanks for all you did to entertain us George “The Animal” Steele. RIP
— Byron Saxton (@ByronSaxton) February 17, 2017
God Bless. George “The Animal” Steele. A friend over the years. RIP
— Hacksaw Jim Duggan (@OfficialHacksaw) February 17, 2017
George”the Animal”Steel,RIP my brother,only love,only grateful. HH
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) February 17, 2017
Sad to hear the passing of old friend & fellow @WWE HOFER George “The Animal” Steele at age 79.
The @michiganstateu grad was good man.
RIP ?— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) February 17, 2017
Condolences go out to the Jim Myers family. George “The Animal” Steele was a fantastic guy and first class gentleman. RIP
— Honky Tonk Man® (@OfficialHTM) February 17, 2017
RIP George “The Animal” Steele. #WWE ?
— Mauro Ranallo (@mauroranallo) February 17, 2017
Rest In Peace to a legend!
