Below are more reactions from around the wrestling world on WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes passing away at the age of 69 yesterday:

Saddened to hear the passing of Dusty Rhodes. Legend, teacher, mentor, friend…Love you Dream #BookinAintEasyKid pic.twitter.com/ZxlGSgKB8J
— Triple H (@TripleH) June 11, 2015

I am just heartbroken to know @WWEDustyRhodes has gone to the big ranch in the sky. You will always be so special to me Dream!!
— Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) June 11, 2015

Thank you Dream for sharing your passion and knowledge. I sit here smiling at your post promo speeches, which were always inspiring.
— The Big Guy (@Ryback22) June 12, 2015

Words can’t describe how sorry I am 2 hear Dusty Rhodes passed away. He was such an amazing man! Prayers go out 2 entire family! #RIPDusty
— Lilian Garcia (@LilianGarcia) June 11, 2015

I pray Dusty is looking down from heaven and feeling all the love. Even in death he’s a major attraction #RIPDream
— Scott Hall (@SCOTTHALLNWO) June 11, 2015

I asked for a chance and he gave me one. Thank you Dream. RIP pic.twitter.com/HBI8Y9vgvw
— Viktor (@ViktorRiseWWE) June 11, 2015

What words can I find to describe what you meant to all of us.I loved every moment my wonderful friend. RIP Dusty.x pic.twitter.com/Qv54HGSgnj
— Robby Brookside (@RobbyBrookside) June 11, 2015

So saddened by the passing of Dusty Rhodes. He was like a father to so many who needed someone to look up to in their lives. #respect #DREAM
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) June 11, 2015

Dusty Rhodes The real Big Fish and definition of Hall of Famer. Live your life and never follow.
— . (@LukeHarperWWE) June 11, 2015

My most heart felt and sincerest condolences go out to the Rhodes family. I will always Love you Dusty! @wwe pic.twitter.com/L05e3mAOjr
— Alex Riley (@AlexRileyWWE) June 11, 2015

We used to butt heads in & out of the ring, but he was my hero. I owe my career to him, Hashimoto, & @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/Rb41QlR7UW
— Steve Corino (@KINGCorino) June 11, 2015

The world has truly lost an amazing human being, but heaven has gained an angel #RIPDustyRhodes
— Ariane Andrew (@WWECameron) June 12, 2015

I’m so fortunate I was lucky enough to sit under The Dream’s learning tree. My prayers go out to the Runnels family. RIP Dusty Rhodes.
— Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) June 11, 2015

The definition of “IT”. Dusty Rhodes was special inside the ring and even more amazing outside, We will miss you Dream. #AmericanDream
— Jack Swagger (@RealJackSwagger) June 11, 2015

Just got out of the studio and found out about Dusty Rhodes. Incredibly sad. My sincerest condolences to his family.
— Daniel Bryan (@WWEDanielBryan) June 11, 2015

Very sad to hear about the passing of the American Dream #WWEDustyRhodes. I truly miss him. Rest in peace Dusty
— Bo Dallas (@TheBoDallas) June 11, 2015

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Family of Dusty Rhodes. He was a true inspiration and a close friend who will be missed. @WWE
— John Laurinaitis (@JohnLaurinaitis) June 11, 2015

We lost as great a man that has stepped thru the ropes. Thanks for your friendship. RIP Dream pic.twitter.com/TnC93fcMd3
— Kevin Nash (@RealKevinNash) June 11, 2015

R.I.P to one of the most iconic, charismatic, figures in the History of professional wrestling an sports entertainment,
— WWE R-Truth (@RonKillings) June 11, 2015

Words cannot express the aching pain of lost, my condolences to the Runnels Family an God Bless, I love you Dusty
— WWE R-Truth (@RonKillings) June 11, 2015

Today I’m sad at the Loss of a man I called pops! Who always greeted the people he loved with a kiss on the cheek. Dream I will miss you.
— TheMarkHenry (@TheMarkHenry) June 11, 2015

Sad to hear about the passing of Dusty Rhodes. A true legend and icon. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. RIP Dream
— Billy Kidman (@WWEKidman) June 11, 2015

Once upon a time I wore a blue robe. My career took off. Dusty’s idea of course. Thank you Dream. Thank you for everything.
— Damien Sandow (@TheDamienSandow) June 12, 2015

…We will always hear his voice and his words of wisdom. The wrestling world will not be the same without him….
— Nikki & Brie (@BellaTwins) June 11, 2015

Thank you Dusty for your faith in us. We will always miss and love you B&N #RIPDusty #AmericanDream
— Nikki & Brie (@BellaTwins) June 11, 2015

Thank you @WWEDustyRhodes for everything you taught me. Thank you for believing in me & inspiring me. You will be missed so much. #RIPDream
— LANA (@LanaWWE) June 11, 2015

It was @WWEDustyRhodes that believed in underdogs like me and @RealPaigeWWE from the beginning. He will be so truly missed.
— Amy Dumas (@AmyDumas) June 11, 2015

Sometimes you don’t know what you have till its gone. Sad day for wrestling and the Rhodes family. Thoughts and prayers are with them. @WWE
— Curtis Axel (@RealCurtisAxel) June 11, 2015

Im saddened to hear one of my childhood heroes passed away today. Dusty Rhodes u will be missed #RIPAmericanDream
— The Miz (@mikethemiz) June 11, 2015

Sad to hear about Dusty Rhodes, there’s only one American Dream. Love you Dusty, thanks for all the laughs and stories. #lifewellLived #RIP
— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) June 11, 2015

I’m devastated. @WWEDustyRhodes was a great teacher, mentor, friend & so kind to me and my family. Our thoughts are with the Runnels family.
— David Otunga (@DavidOtunga) June 11, 2015

Paul Heyman tweeted the following last night about the late Dusty Rhodes:

I’ve struggled all day to write something about @WWEDustyRhodes …
— Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) June 12, 2015

And yet, hours later, I cannot possibly express my feelings for @WWEDustyRhodes in 140 characters …
— Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) June 12, 2015

Not 140. Not 280. Not 420. @WWEDustyRhodes was not someone whose impact should be constrained by a limited number of words or characters.
— Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) June 12, 2015

. @WWEDustyRhodes embraced my passion to learn about the behind-the-scenes working of the business even before I started performing.
— Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) June 12, 2015

. @WWEDustyRhodes not only hired me for #SuperStationTBS when I was 23 … how many TWENTY THREE YEAR OLDS get to play in the big leagues?
— Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) June 12, 2015

. @WWEDustryRhodes: “f ’em all,kid. Don’t ACT like u belong in their locker room. KNOW they should be honored sharing the locker room w/YOU!”
— Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) June 12, 2015

I’ve started on this multi-tweet diatribe, and I know in my heart I’m failing in my task of presenting my own eulogy for @WWEDustyRhodes.
— Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) June 12, 2015

I told @SteveAustinBSR on the @WWENetwork the story of @WWEDustyRhodes trying to teach me to ask myself “where’s the money” in every promo.
— Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) June 12, 2015

, @WWEDustyRhodes tried to teach me that in 1988. And now, 27 years later, I’m just starting to truly understand what he was teaching me.
— Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) June 12, 2015

I find these “now that he’s passed, I have something to say about him” messages to be so self-serving, self-aggrandizing. @WWEDustyRhodes
— Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) June 12, 2015

And ultimately, this message is no different. @WWEDustyRhodes meant so much to so many, and I was/am just one the many.
— Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) June 12, 2015

As I am writing this, someone just sent me this clip from the #PaulHeymanDVD about @WWEDustyRhodes … https://t.co/sWk2S8LcRn
— Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) June 12, 2015

If you have any memories about @WWEDustyRhodes, please feel free to send them over.
— Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) June 12, 2015

We’ll RT some. We’ll post some on the Hustle website. And I promise to read every one of them personally. @WWEDustyRhodes
— Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) June 12, 2015

OK, I’ve been babbling for a while. I could on for days. And @WWEDustyRhodes DESERVED a several-days-long-eulogy, especially from me.
— Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) June 12, 2015

I guess, after all these years, I still need to keep reminding myself to think about the “money statements” and not just AMOUNT of verbiage.
— Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) June 12, 2015

Thank you, @WWEDustyRhodes. For all you did for this industry. For all you did for so many. And, selfishly, for all you did for me.
— Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) June 12, 2015

Sources: TMZ, F4WOnline

WWE announced this afternoon that Virgil Runnels, aka “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes, passed away today at the age of 69. Details have begun to emerge regarding the cause of his death.

TMZ.com reports that emergency personnel responded to Rhodes’ home in Orlando, Florida at 5:56 a.m. Wednesday morning after he had taken a fall.

“Officials tell us … emergency personnel responded to Dusty’s home in Orlando, FL at 5:56 AM Wednesday morning after getting a call reporting a 69-year-old male had taken a fall,” TMZ states.

Rhodes was rushed to a nearby hospital where he passed away on Thursday morning. He suffered “numerous complications” due to the fall, which ultimately proved fatal.

Wrestling Observer editor Dave Meltzer also reported on Rhodes having a fall, noting that his kidneys shut down and he became dehydrated.

WWE announced Thursday afternoon that Virgil Runnels, aka “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes, passed away today at the age of 69.

WWE’s statement reads, “WWE is deeply saddened that Virgil Runnels, aka “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes — WWE Hall of Famer, three-time NWA Champion and one of the most captivating and charismatic figures in sports entertainment history — passed away today at the age of 69.

“Runnels became a hero to fans around the world thanks to his work ethic, his impassioned interviews and his indomitable spirit. Moreover, Runnels was a dedicated father to WWE Superstars Goldust (Dustin Runnels) and Stardust (Cody Runnels), a caring husband and a creative visionary who helped shape the landscape of WWE long after his in-ring career had ended.

“WWE extends its sincerest condolences to Runnels’ family, friends and colleagues.”

Triple H broke the sad news on Twitter. “Saddened to hear the passing of Dusty Rhodes. Legend, teacher, mentor, friend…Love you Dream #BookinAintEasyKid “