At this time, we would like to confirm the passing of Joseph Laurinaitis aka Road Warrior Animal at the age of 60. The family is planning to release a statement later today. At this time we ask for you to keep everyone in your thoughts and prayers. #OhWhatARush
— RoadWarriorAnimal (@RWAnimal) September 23, 2020
Road Warrior Animal is considered a wrestling legend as he is part of Legion of Doom with Road Warrior Hank, one of the most popular tag teams in history. Together they won the AWA, NWA, WWF tag team championships, among many others.
In 2011 he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame with Road Warrior Hank, in 2012 he was inducted individually into the NWA Hall of Fame.