Wrestling legend 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper dead at 61
Posted Jul 31, 2015
Legendary professional wrestler Roderick "Roddy" Toombs, better known worldwide as "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, passed away Thursday at the age of 61. Piper, known as one of the best villains and most charismatic talkers in the history of sports entertainment, was a beloved figure throughout the wrestling community who was also dubbed "Hot Rod" for his fiery persona.
(CBS Sports)
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