Wrestler 'Macho Man' Randy Savage dies in car accident

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Wrestler 'Macho Man' Randy Savage dies in car accident

2011-05-21 00:51:33 GMT+7 (ICT)

TAMPA, FLORIDA (BNO NEWS) -- 'Macho Man' Randy Savage, one of the greatest wrestlers of all-time, on Friday died after suffering a heart-attack while driving in Tampa, Florida.

According to TMZ, Savage was driving his 2009 Jeep Wrangler when he suffered heart-attack, losing control of the vehicle and veering across a concrete median. The jeep collided head-on with a tree.

Savage, 58, was transported to the Largo Medical center along with his wife Lynn Poffo. The former wrestler died shortly after due to the wounds sustained. His wife had survived with minor injures only.

The Florida Highway Patrol said that the accident took place at about 10:00 a.m. local time and both individuals were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the collision. Police added that alcohol was not a factor in the incident.

Savage, whose real name was Randall Poffo, was one of the most recognized wrestlers in history. He was known for his deep voice and colorful costumes as well as his aggressive wrestling style.

During the late 80's and early 90's, Savage was fundamental for the success of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), currently known as World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) the biggest wrestling company worldwide.

He is also remembered for his feuds with the likes of Hulk Hogan and Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat as well as his Wrestlemania III match. He left WWF/WWE in 1994 for the then rival WCW, owned by TNT.

Since then, he was never mentioned again in WWE programming despite his contribution to the company's success. Many rumors circulated for years in regards to Savage's ban from WWE.

However, he was recently included in the 2010 video game WWE All Stars which was an indication that the problems between Savage and WWE's owner Vince McMahon might have been over.

In 2011, it was rumored that Savage could return to WWE programming or even be an inductee for the 2012 WWE Hall of Fame. After his wrestling career, he played small roles in films, most notably in Spiderman (2002).

Savage married two times but had no children. He first got married in 1994 to Elizabeth Ann Hulette, who alter became his valet in WWF. They divorced in 1992 and Hulette died due to an overdose in 2003. Savage was a recovered alcoholic and cocaine user.

On May 10, 2010, Savage married his long time girlfriend, Lynn Payne. The couple just recently celebrated their one-year wedding anniversary.

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