The cause of Iron Sheik's death has been revealed.
Sheik passed away on June 7 at the age of 81. According to documents obtained by TMZ, he passed away in his sleep due to cardiac arrest. Sheik had reportedly been dealing with congestive heart failure and hypertension before his death.
In the weeks following Sheik's death, people from around the wrestling world paid tribute to the WWE Hall of Famer. Hulk Hogan, who defeated Sheik for the WWF Championship in Madison Square Garden on January 23, 1984, had the following to say regarding his old rival:
Today, we honor the legacy of a wrestling icon. Rest in peace, Iron Sheikh. 🙏🏼
The wrestling world has lost a true legend, and Sheikh's contributions to our industry will never be forgotten.I'll always cherish the battles we had in the ring. Our matches were intense, and our rivalry was legendary. We shared a bond that only fellow wrestlers can understand.
Iron Sheikh's unique charisma, undeniable talent, and unforgettable personality made him an unforgettable figure in the hearts of wrestling fans worldwide. His legacy will continue to inspire generations of wrestlers to come.
Rest in peace, Iron Sheikh. You will always be remembered as a true warrior of the ring.
Sheik's long-time rival, Sgt. Slaughter, spoke to TMZ as well.
"I love you, Sheik. I love you forever," Slaughter told TMZ Sports.
"He just had so much love for wrestling, not only the amateur style that he learned, that was his survival in Iran."
"Whether people know this or not, he loved you, he loved his fans. He just loved to perform and he loved children, he loved young children. But once he went through that locker room toward the ring, he was all business, he was The Iron Sheik. As I was, and as most are but he was exceptionally that way because he just loved the business that he was in."
Sheik and Slaughter would meet in a Boot Camp match at Madison Square Garden on June 16, 1984. The match headlined a show that also featured Andre the Giant vs. David Schultz, and The Wild Samoans vs. Adrian Adonis & Dick Murdoch. It received a four-and-a-half star rating from our own Dave Meltzer, the highest-rated match of either's career.
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