WWE Superstar Rocky Johnson, The Rock's Dad, Has Passed Away At 75

Rocky Johnson, a WWE superstar and father the Dwayne “The Rock Johnson” has died, according to the WWE.

Rocky, who was 75 at the time of his death, was living in Tampa Bay area. No cause of death has been released yet.

HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 19: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson (C) and his mom and dad at the hand/footprint ceremony honoring him held at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on May 19, 2015 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Tran/FilmMagic) — (Photo by Michael Tran/FilmMagic)

Rocky “Soulman” Johnson — started out in the National Wrestling Alliance in the 1960s, but got widespread notoriety when he joined the WWE in the 80s. He and Tony Atlas became the league’s first African-American tag team champions as The Soul Patrol.

Rocky retired back in 1991 and he was later inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2008.

Rocky wasn’t just a wrestling pioneer, he was also a family man.

His son, The Rock, honorably followed in his father’s footsteps.

The Rock was very close to his father. About 3 years ago, he gifted his father with a car and house.

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Bought my dad a Christmas gift and surprised him. He’s had a hard life. This one felt good. My dad, Rocky Johnson is a minimalist. Always has been. Never asks me for much and over the years his needs are always the barest. Crazy story, my dad’s dad died when he was 13yrs old. That Christmas, my dad’s mom had her new boyfriend over for Christmas dinner. Her boyfriend got drunk and pissed on the turkey. My dad went outside, got a shovel, drew a line in the snow and said if you cross that line I’ll kill you. The drunk crossed it and my dad laid him out cold as a block of ice. Cops were called. They told my dad’s mom that when her boyfriend regains consciousness, he’s gonna kill your son so one of them has got to go. In front of the entire family, my dad’s mom looked at him and said get out. He was 13yrs old and now homeless. That f*cked up true story happened in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada in 1954. He needed the bare minimum then, just like does now. Over the years, I’ve moved him into a big home, got him trucks to drive – which he’ll literally drive into the ground until I get him something else. Hell, I’ll get him anything he wants, but the SOB just won’t ask;). Every Christmas, I always think about that story and my dad having every odd stacked against him at 13, but he fought thru it and still made something of himself. Makes me appreciate his struggle and hard work. Also, makes me appreciate the fun times he would beat my ass in the gym so bad when I was 13 and say “If you’re gonna throw up, go outside.. and if you’re gonna cry, then go home to your mother”. I hated it then, but I embrace it now. Made a man outta me. Without pissing on my turkey. . Just a small way of saying thank you dad and Merry Christmas! #DwantaClaus

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Last year he published his autobiography — “Soulman: The Rocky Johnson Story” — and his son wrote the foreword.

We’re sending our heartfelt condolences to the Rock and his entire family. Rest in peace, Rocky.

WWE Superstar Rocky Johnson, The Rock’s Dad, Has Passed Away At 75

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