Tributes have been paid to the wrestling legend 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper who has died aged 61.
The champion wrestler was one of the sport's best known heels, or villains, and was renowned for his intense 'Piper's pit' segments.
Although Canadian, Piper wore a kilt and carried bagpipes into the ring due to his professed Scottish heritage.
Piper was diagnosed with Hodkins Lymphoma in 2006 but declared free of the cancer just 9 months ago.
Fans and fellow athletes have paid tributes to Piper, taking to Twitter to share their stories of him and express their loss.
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Rowdy Roddy Piper dies aged 61
Mr T. wrote: "RIP Rowdy Roddy Piper! What a competitor?! I was honored to be your opponent in the first Wrestlemania. Bless you my brother."
Former world heavyweight champion Ric Flair wrote: "I'll miss you Rowdy Roddy Pipper. The world will never be as Rowdy without you."
I'll miss you @R_Roddy_Piper. The world will never be as Rowdy without you. #RIPRoddyPiper
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) August 1, 2015
RIP Rowdy Roddy Piper! What a competitor?! I was honored to be your opponent in the first Wrestlemania. Bless You My Brother.
— Mr. T (@MrT) August 1, 2015
Man @WWE lost a legend today. RIP to Rowdy.
— Josh Reddick (@RealJoshReddick) July 31, 2015
Still in shock Rowdy piper you will never be forgotten. Best performer I've worked with. I send wishes to your family & fans #RIPRoddyPiper
— The Undertaker (@WWEMarkWCalaway) August 1, 2015
Saddened about the passing of "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. He was truly a legend and icon, and will never be forgotten... #ThankYouRoddy #RIP
— Triple H (@TripleH) July 31, 2015
He is survived by his wife Kitty and their four children.
