George “The Animal” Steele, a WWE Hall of Famer and star of movies like Tim Burton’s “Ed Wood,” died on Friday at age 79.
Hulk Hogan shared the news of Steele’s death on Twitter, writing, “George”the Animal”Steel,RIP my brother, only love, only grateful. HH.” In addition, a family friend posted a tribute to Steele on Facebook, saying his daughter Felicia had informed them her father had passed.
“WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer William James Myers, known to fans as George ‘The Animal’ Steele has passed away at the age of 79,” the entertainment company said in a statement.