Friday, May 20, 2011

'Macho Man' Randy Savage Had A Passenger In His Car


5/20/2100  --  Former well-known wrestler 'Macho Man' Randy Savage died Friday morning after having a heart attack while driving in Seminole.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Savage was driving west on State Road 694 near 113th Street North when his 2009 Jeep Wrangler went out of control just before 9:30 a.m.

The vehicle when over the raised median in the road, crossed the eastbound lanes, jumped the curb and smashed head on into a tree. Savage was taken to Largo Medical Center where he later died.

Officials said the passenger in the car, believed to be Savage's wife, suffered only minor injuries.

Savage was 58.

Macho Man began wrestling in the World Wrestling Federation in 1985. Savage starred as a wrestler for over two decades on the WWE, WCW and TNA wrestling programs and held more than 20 championships.

He became a superstar for his exploits in the ring, his trademark catchphrase "Ooooooh Yeaahhhhh." He was also well known for his Slim Jim commercial.

No comments:

Post a Comment