This morning, WWE broke the heartbreaking news that less than 24 hours after The Ultimate Warrior‘s historic return to Monday Night Raw, he has sadly passed away at the age of 54.
His cause of death is currently unknown, but TMZ is speculating that it was heart related.
Divas past and present have taken to social media to remember the 2014 Hall of Fame inductee’s legacy. Fellow 2014 Hall of Famer Lita posted a particularly poignant set of messages regarding the news. She tweeted:
So Surreal. I remember Vince telling us to go out and have fun because you never knew when it would be our last. pic.twitter.com/E3hElGU4G9
— Amy Dumas (@AmyDumas) April 9, 2014
So bummed to end such an amazing week with the awful news of this tragedy. My thoughts are with the family of @UltimateWarrior
— Amy Dumas (@AmyDumas) April 9, 2014
Fellow Hall of Famer Trish Stratus also sent condolences to Warrior’s family. She said:
Sad to hear news of Warrior passing. Just seeing him happy last 3 days – it puts life in perspective that it can't be taken for granted. RIP
— Trish Stratus (@trishstratuscom) April 9, 2014
WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon was one of the first to pay tribute. She stated:
#RIPUltimateWarrior Your strength of character is to be admired. There will never be anyone like you. Your spirit lives on in your family.
— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) April 9, 2014
WWE Divas and NXT Women’s Champion Paige recalled shaking his hand just yesterday. She tweeted:
In complete shock. Thankful I got to shake his hand yesterday. So sad. #RIPUltimateWarrior
— Divas Champion (@RealPaigeWWE) April 9, 2014
Read more condolences below from the likes of Brie and Nikki Bella, Mickie James, Natalya and more.
In such shock right now… Prayers go out to Warrior, his wife & little girls. What an amazing man he was. He will always be remembered. RIP
— The Bella Twins (@nicoleandbri) April 9, 2014
If it is true that The Ultimate Warrior really passed away then I am sending my condolences to his family.
— Chyna (@ChynatheIcon) April 9, 2014
My heart breaks for his beautiful family. He was embraced by @WWEUniverse and then he stepped away. RIP Ultimate Warror.
— Lisa Marie Varon (@REALLiSAMARiE) April 9, 2014
Absolute shock! After what must've been an incredible few days for him. Life is so precious. Take nothing for granted. Prayers #RIPWarrior
— Mickie James (@MickieJames) April 9, 2014
Thoughts and prayers go out to Warrior and his family. Incredibly sad to hear this news.
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) April 9, 2014
His words only just last night on #RAW! #RIPWarrior #alwaysbelieve pic.twitter.com/VNHqqItXtq
— Summer Rae WWE (@RealSummerWWE) April 9, 2014
I'm in shock and can't believe it but my heart goes out to #UltimateWarrior and his FAMILY! He was one of my favorites #RIPWarrior
— Tamina Snuka (@TaminaSnuka) April 9, 2014
I'm saddened by the news of @UltimateWarrior…it was a pleasure meeting you. Prayers are being said for family
— Vickie Guerrero (@ExcuseMeWWE) April 9, 2014
