— WWE.com announced this morning that Hall of Famer George “The Animal” Steele has passed away:
WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer William James Myers, known to fans as George “The Animal” Steele, has passed away at the age of 79.
— Steele had recently fallen quite ill, was already in hospice care as of early this week and reportedly died of kidney faiure. He leaves behind a wife and three children.