Blacky Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Macho Man Randy Savage -- one of the greatest wrestlers of all-time -- died today in a car accident in Tampa, Florida ... TMZ has learned. Randy Savage Car Accident Dead TMZ spoke with Randy's brother, Lanny Poffo, who tells us the wrestling legend suffered a heart attack while he was behind the wheel around 9:25 AM ... and lost control of his vehicle. Earlier this month, Savage celebrated his 1-year anniversary with his new wife Lynn. Savage was 58. Macho Man began wrestling in the WWF in 1985 and became a superstar with his trademark catchphrase "Ooooooh Yeaahhhhh." Savage was so popular, he became the spokesperson for Slim Jim in the mid '90s ... and became virtually synonymous with the brand. UPDATE: Florida Highway Patrol tells TMZ ... Savage was driving his 2009 Jeep Wrangler when he veered across a concrete median ... through oncoming traffic ... and "collided head-on with a tree." Savage was transported to Largo Medical center, where he died from his injuries. Savage's wife was a passenger in the vehicle during the collision -- but survived with "minor injuries." She was transported to a different local hospital where she was treated. According to officials, Randy and Lynn were both wearing their seatbelts at the time of the accident. Cops say alcohol was NOT a factor. An investigation into the accident is underway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Ahh man.... Another boy hood legend gone OOooooh Yeeeeaaah the Macho Man R I P Big man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Does that mean Lady Elizabeth is free? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacky Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share Posted May 20, 2011 Does that mean Lady Elizabeth is free? Sorry to tell you mate, she passed away in 2003 aged 42. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Does that mean Lady Elizabeth is free? Sorry to tell you mate, she passed away in 2003 aged 42. aghhh man this thread is getting more depressing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter10 Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 I saw on CBS news when I got in . I still remember watching Owen Hart die live on TV when I was a kid . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walbertonio Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael robinson Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Rip macho man you were a wrestling legend . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djrm Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Sad times! We have lost a lot of greats the last few months!!! RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Another wrestler succumbing to a heart attack............ I reckon about 90% of pro wrestlers end up dying that way because of all the roids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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