As previously reported, legendary WWWF/WWF referee John Lotz, who was the ref for the Hulk Hogan vs. Iron Sheik match that took place at Madison Square Garden recently passed away aged 86. The match gave birth to the Hulkamania era.

In an update via PWInsider, Lotz's daughter Elizabeth revealed her father passed away due to complications from coronavirus. 

WrestlingNewsSource.com sends out our deepest and heartfelt condolences to Lotz's family and friends.