Former WWE personality Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan passes away

Former wrestling manager and announcer Bobby "The Brain" Heenan has passed away at age 73, World Wrestling Entertainment announced.

Heenan was a top heel managing wrestlers such as Andre the Giant, Ted DiBiase, and Ric Flair during his days in the organization formerly known as the World Wrestling Federation, before moving to World Championship Wrestling as an announcer.

"With a career spanning more than four decades, Heenan was the 'The Brain' behind some of the most prolific Superstars in sports-entertainment history," the WWE said.

"Heenan plied his trade as their mischievous manager by running his mouth on their behalf with a sarcastic wit considered among the best in the business."

Heenan had been battling throat cancer, notably losing a lot of weight during recent public appearances. —JST, GMA News