WWE star Tommy “Zeus” Lister has died on the age of 62.
The hulking Hollywood star terrified the WWE universe briefly as icon Hulk Hogan’s enemy.
His function because the unhealthy man in Hogan’s hit 1989 movie No Holds Barred was so profitable the WWE moved instantly to carry him into the wrestling leisure firm as Hogan’s opponent within the ring.
He additionally made a cameo look in the direction of the top of Hogan’s profession in 1996, stunning the wrestling world with one of the vital gorgeous comebacks within the historical past of the corporate.
Lister’s loss of life on Friday (AEDT) was first reported by TMZ in a report which revealed he was not taken to hospital after being declared lifeless on the scene when an ambulance was despatched to his Los Angeles condo.
His agent, Cindy Cowan, confirmed the information to Selection.
“He was an exquisite man with a coronary heart of gold. Everybody cherished him. An actual light big,” Cowan stated. “We’re all devastated.”
The reason for loss of life has not but been introduced.
Whereas Lister was cherished by hundreds of thousands for his wrestling profession, he’s greatest identified for his Hollywood movie appearances.
The 1.96m monster was the dreaded unhealthy man in iconic 90s comedy Friday, starring alongside Chris Tucker and Ice Dice.
His portrayal of the character “Deebo” kick-started a profitable appearing profession, which included roles in The Fifth Factor, The Darkish Evening and Austin Powers: Goldmember.
Lister continues to be but to be inducted into the WWE Corridor of Fame.