WWE have issued the following statement on the death of  WWE Hall of Famer ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper aged 61:

WWE is deeply saddened that Roderick Toombs, aka “Rowdy” Roddy Piper , WWE Hall of Famer and Intercontinental Champion , passed away today at the age of 61.

WWE extends its sincerest condolences to Toombs’ family, friends and fans.

“Roddy Piper was one of the most entertaining, controversial and bombastic performers ever in WWE, beloved my millions of fans around the world,” said WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon. “I extend my deepest condolences to his family.”