WWE, Triple H, Eric Bischoff and Others Comment on Verne Gagne Passing Away

– As noted, WWE Hall of Famer Verne Gagne has passed away at the age of 89. WWE, Triple H and others issued the following comments:

WWE is saddened to learn that @WWE Hall of Famer Verne Gagne passed away Monday at the age of 89. pic.twitter.com/kb4gttzgQr

— WWE (@WWE) April 28, 2015

Sad to hear of the passing of Verne Gagne.He was always very nice and complimentary to me when I met him in the '90's in WCW with son Greg.

— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) April 28, 2015

Saddened to hear of the passing of Verne Gagne. #TrueLegend #Pioneer #HallofFamer #RIPVerne

— Triple H (@TripleH) April 28, 2015

Sad to hear Verne Gagne passed away Great Wrestler & Promoter I enjoyed the AWA very much. RIP

— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) April 28, 2015

Saw on Twitter & confirmed by @TheGeneOkerlund that the great Verne Gagne passed away today. Condolences to Verne's family & friends. RIP

— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) April 28, 2015

On a plane and just heard the news about Verne Gagne. This one hits close and hurts. My thoughts, prayers and gratitude are with his family.

— Eric Bischoff (@EBischoff) April 28, 2015