WWE Legend Dead After Medical Emergency

Sad news for WWE fans today.

Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart has passed away at the young age of 63.

TMZ reports his death was a “medical emergency” and has released emergency dispatch audio:

Former wrestler and member of the Killer Bees tag team, B. Brian Blair shared the sad news on Twitter.

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

“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!”

According to Fox News:

Neidhart was the founding member of the notorious Hart Foundation faction, which included Bret Hart, his brother-in-law. Neidhart became a pro wrestler in 1979 after training with the legendary Stu Hart in Canada. He also appeared in preseason NFL games with the Oakland Raiders and Dallas Cowboys.

The Florida native has three children, including former women’s champion Natalya Neidhart. The two have appeared together in a few episodes of “Total Divas” on E!

Many have taken to social media to mourn his passing and send their best wishes to his family:

Wow…so shocked and saddened at the passing of Jim Neidhart. Such a great talent and the engine of the Hart Foundation. Sending so much love to @NatbyNature @TJWilson and the Neidhart family ….an incredible loss

— RosenbergTelevision (@Rosenbergradio) August 13, 2018

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

Jim Neidhart was a big part of my love for professional wrestling growing up. He was the perfect high energy powerhouse to back up the technical prowess of Bret Hart as one half of the Hart Foundation and it's incredibly sad to hear of his passing. RIP. pic.twitter.com/SUf4Vs0MaG

— Adam Pacitti (@adampacitti) August 13, 2018

The only thing bigger than his on-screen character was his heart.
Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart loved performing with & spending time with his family…and he made us all smile while doing it.
Thinking of @NatbyNature, @TJWilson, & the entire Hart family during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/ahWuWGXInv

— Triple H (@TripleH) August 13, 2018

Gone too soon.

Our prayers are with the Neidhart family.