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WWE’s Jim ‘The Anvil’ Neidhart has passed away at 63

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Shortly after Brian Christopher, Nikolai Volkoff and Frederick “Brickhouse Brown” Seawright, the wrestling world has lost another legend. Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart, a two-time tag team champion with Bret “The Hitman” Hart, died on Aug. 13 at 63.

“WWE is saddened to learn that Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart passed away,” the WWE said in a statement.

“Best known as the powerhouse of the legendary Hart Foundation tag team with his brother-in-law, Bret “Hit Man” Hart, Jim Neidhart was also the father of current WWE Superstar Natalya.”

The cause of death is unknown, but TMZ is reporting he suffered a “medical emergency” at his home in Florida.

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