Below are tweets from WWE Hall of Famers Hulk Hogan, JBL and Jim Ross reacting to the passing of fellow WWE Hall of Famer George “The Animal” Steele:
George”the Animal”Steel,RIP my brother,only love,only grateful. HH
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) February 17, 2017
Got the privilege of traveling the world with George ‘The Animal’ Steele and enjoyed every minute of it. RIP my friend. pic.twitter.com/UnbhTaY9Qt
— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) February 17, 2017
Sad to hear the passing of old friend & fellow @WWE HOFER George “The Animal” Steele at age 79.
The @michiganstateu grad was good man.
RIP— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) February 17, 2017
Breaking News: George “The Animal” Steele Passes Away at the Age of 79