Ole Anderson, a founding member of the legendary Four
Horsemen faction, has passed away at the age of 81.

The news was broken by fellow star Ricky Morton in a post on
Instagram. No cause of death was announced.

Real name Alan Robert Rogowski, Anderson started his pro
wrestling career in 1968 for JCP and tag teamed with Gene
Anderson as the Minnesota Wrecking Crew.

Anderson formed the Four Horsemen along with Ric Flair, Arn
Anderson, Tully Blanchard, and JJ Dillion in 1986 but was
kicked out of the group a year later and replaced by Lex
Luger.

After his in-ring wrestling career was over, Anderson worked
backstage for WCW, including as a booker and later as a
referee, before taking over the promotion after Bill Watts
left in the early 90s.

Anderson was removed from his power after Eric Bischoff
ascended to the WCW throne in 1994.

WWE paid tribute to Ole Anderson with an graphic during
Monday Night Raw and the announcers briefly discussing him.