Pro wrestling icon, The Iron Sheik, passes away at 81.
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Pro wrestling legend and pop culture icon, the Iron Sheik, has died at the age of 81. Born Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, the wrestler was known for his larger-than-life persona, charisma, and in-ring skills that captivated audiences around the world. He rose to prominence in the 1980s as a comic foil during the US-Iran hostage crisis. The cause of his death has not been disclosed. The WWE has extended its condolences to his family, friends, and fans.
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