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Former World Wrestling Entertainment star Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart has passed away at the age of 63 on Monday, as confirmed by the WWE.
As per the reports, Neidhart died due to a medical emergency after hitting his head in a fall at his home.
Jim The Anvil Neidhart passed away this morning. He was 63. During the SummerSlam 1997 Retro Review, I noted that Bulldog, Pillman, and Owen were all gone. Now, Bret is the only one left. Geez. pic.twitter.com/nbiZUVhGUb
— JSC Radio (@JSCRadio) August 13, 2018
He is best known as the two-time tag team champion with his brother-in-law and tag team partner, Bret Hart. He is also the father of WWE diva Natalie who competes in RAW brand under the ring name Natalya.
Neidhart was also the member of the Killer Bees tag team. His another former partner of the team B. Brian Blair also made a tweet about his death that read:
"So sad to announce the passing of my friend and longtime colleague, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart. Your thoughts and prayers for the family are deeply appreciated!"
So sad to announce the passing of my friend and longtime colleague, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart. Your thoughts and prayers for the family are deeply appreciated! @CACReunion @JimValley @allan_cheapshot @mattfarmer93 @WrestlingIWF @davemeltzerWON @SlamSports @jumpinjbrunzell
— B Brian Blair ???? (@Killerbee1B) August 13, 2018
The Florida native is survived by his wife, Ellie, and three daughters, Natalie, Jennifer and Kristen.
His half-brother and former tag team partner Bret Hart posted the photo of them during their tag team champion reign and tweeted:
"Stunned and saddened. I just don’t have the words right now."
Stunned and saddened. I just don’t have the words right now. pic.twitter.com/fcO8Skuuhz
— Bret Hart (@BretHart) August 13, 2018
Neidhart trained with Stu Hart in Canada and turned pro in 1979. He also appeared in the preseason games in NFL with the Oakland Raiders and Dallas Cowboys.
