Wrestling legend Ole Anderson has died, according to multiple reports. He was 81.

Anderson, who was born Alan Robert Rogowski, was a founding member of The Four Horsemen, who included Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard and JJ Dillon.

“I am forever thankful to Ole and Gene for bringing me to Crockett Promotions as a cousin,” Ric Flair posted on “X,” the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, on Monday. “It launched my career. I will be grateful forever for you giving me the opportunity to become who I am today. We didn’t always agree with each other, but the honest to God truth is you & Gene started me. Rest in Peace my friend!”

Ricky Morton posted on Instagram about the loss.

“Rest in Paradise, Ole Anderson,” he wrote. “You taught me so much in professional wrestling. You were tough as nails. You will be missed, my friend.”

Anderson, who was elected to the WCW Hall of Fame in 1994 and was enshrined in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2010, began his career in 1967 and wrestled through 1990.

Rogowski is survived by his wife of 22 years, Marsha Cain; children, Bryant Rogowski, Christian Rogowski, Fortune Evans, Aaron Rogowski, Ethan Rogowski, Galen Rogowski, and Dana Armstrong; along with a host of grandchildren.

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