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Roderick George Toombs (April 17, 1954 – July 31, 2015), better known as "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, was a Canadian professional wrestler and actor. In professional wrestling, Piper was best known to international audiences for his work with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW) between 1984 and 2000.
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Mar 15, 2021 · 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper rose to fame in the 1980s as a boisterous villain of the burgeoning WWE circuit. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of fame in 2005.
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Roddy Piper. Actor: They Live. Roddy Piper was born Roderick George Toombs on April 17, 1954 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. He was a pro wrestler from 1973-1987 in the NWA, Pacific Northwest, California.
- Birth Date: January 1, 1
- Birth Place: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
- Death Date: January 1, 1
- Death Place: Hollywood, California, USA
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Aug 1, 2015 · The former professional wrestler 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper, known for wearing a kilt in the ring, has died aged 61. Piper, born Roderick Toombs in Saskatchewan, Canada, was one of the main stars of...
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Aug 1, 2015 · “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, the kilt wearing trash-talker who headlined the first WrestleMania and later found movie stardom, died Friday. He was 61. The WWE confirmed the death.
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How did Piper get the nickname 'Rowdy' and 'hot rod'?
Piper earned the nicknames "Rowdy" and "Hot Rod" by displaying his trademark "Scottish" short temper, spontaneity, and quick wit. According to The Daily Telegraph, he is "considered by many to be the greatest ' heel ' (or villain) wrestler ever".

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"WWE Hall of Famer Roddy Piper dies at 61". Associated Press. Archived from the original on August 3, 2015. Retrieved August 1, 2015. ^ a b c "WWE Legend 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper Dies at 61". Variety. July 31, 2015. Archived from the original on July 31, 2015. Retrieved July 31, 2015. ^ "Rowdy Roddy Piper Cause of Death Heart Attack from Blood Clot".

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Homeless during his teenage years in Canada, Roddy Piper found a lifeline in pro wrestling with help from a bagpipes gimmick. After honing his heel role in Los Angeles, "Rowdy" Roddy emerged as one of WWE's most notorious villains in the 1980s, his boisterous attitude fueling a series of feuds and his long-running role as host of Piper's Pit.

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'Rowdy' Roddy Piper rose to fame in the 1980s as a boisterous villain of the burgeoning WWE circuit. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of fame in 2005. Photo: ©WWE, Inc. All Rights Reserved (1954-2015) Who Was Roddy Piper? Homeless during his teenage years in Canada, Roddy Piper found a lifeline in pro wrestling with help from a bagpipes gimmick.

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" "Rowdy" Roddy Piper Dead: WWE Hall of Famer Dies at 61". Retrieved July 31, 2015. ^ a b "Info". www.thehistoryofwwe.com. Retrieved May 7, 2021. ^ Cawthon, Graham (March 19, 2014). "WWF Monday Night Raw: March 11, 1996". Camel Clutch Blog. Retrieved July 31, 2015.

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"R.I.P. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper". The A.V. Club. Retrieved August 1, 2015. ^ Williams, Owen (August 3, 2015). " 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper 1954-2015". Empire. Retrieved August 4, 2015. ^ Deans, Jason, ed. (May 10, 2005). "Celebrity Wrestling knocked out of peak time". The Guardian. Retrieved August 4, 2015. ^ " 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper Dead At 61". WENN.

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Jul 31, 2015 · The professional wrestling legend known as "Rowdy" Roddy Piper has died at his Hollywood, California, home, officials and World Wrestling Entertainment said. He was 61.
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Jul 31, 2015 · WWE is deeply saddened that Roderick Toombs, aka “Rowdy” Roddy Piper — WWE Hall of Famer and Intercontinental Champion — passed away Friday at the age of 61. WWE extends its sincerest condolences to Toombs’ family, friends and fans.