The legendary Pat Patterson, who captivated audiences throughout his career in professional wrestling, has passed away at the age of 79. We aren’t sure of the cause of death, but WWE confirmed the news via an official statement, which you can read below. Patterson started his career as Pretty Boy Patterson in NWA in 1958, and over the years and many Championships later would make his way to WWE, where he would not only deliver classic matches (like the Alley Fight against Sgt. Slaughter) but also serve as a producer and consultant behind the scenes. You can find WWE’s statement below.

“WWE is saddened to learn that Pat Patterson has passed away at the age of 79. A true trailblazer of the industry, Patterson was linked to many “firsts” in sports-entertainment throughout his storied career, including the first-ever Intercontinental Title reign and the creation of the Royal Rumble Match. In a career spanning six decades, the renaissance man left an indelible mark on the industry in the ring, on the microphone and behind the scenes.

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