 Wrestling superstar The Ultimate Warrior has died at the age of 54, just days after being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame and giving a speech at Monday Night RAW. The WWE star, real name James Brian Hellwig, died on Tuesday, but the cause of death has yet to be revealed. TMZ reported that Hellwig collapsed outside a hotel in Arizona while walking to his car with his wife but was pronounced dead after he was rushed to hospital.  WWE - World Wrestling Entertainment - paid respect to the star in a statement last night that read: "WWE is shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the passing of one of the most iconic WWE Superstars ever, The Ultimate Warrior. "We are grateful that just days ago, Warrior had the opportunity to take his rightful place in the WWE Hall of Fame and was also able to appear at WrestleMania 30 and Monday Night Raw to address his legions of fans. "Warrior is survived by his wife Dana and his two daughters." RIP WARRIOR. only love. HH — Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) April 9, 2014 Hellwig, who retired from WWE in 1998, was also inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame just days before his death, joined the organisation in 1987. In 1990 he became world champion when he defeated Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania VI at SkyDome in Toronto in a match billed as the "Ultimate Challenge". And today, Hogan - real name Terry Gene Bollea - took to his Twitter page to pay his respects and simply said: "RIP WARRIOR. Only love." Loss always has a way of reminding us to live and love as greatly as we can. My prayers and strength to his family. RIP Ultimate Warrior. — Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) April 9, 2014 Wrestler Triple H added: "Saddened to announce the passing of the Ultimate Warrior. Icon and friend. My sympathy to his wife Dana and his daughters." And Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, said: "Loss always has a way of reminding us to live and love as greatly as we can. "My prayers and strength to his family. RIP Ultimate Warrior." Entertainmentwise
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