Obituary of Roddy Piper

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Roddy Piper

Roddy Piper (born April 17th, 1954 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) was a TV Personality who was best known as "Rowdy Roddy Piper", a retired Canadian professional wrestler. Roddy passed away on July 30th, 2015 as a result of cardiac arrest which was caused by hypertension. He was 61 years old.

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Roddy Piper Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Piper, Roddy
    • Common Name: Roddy Piper
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
    • Birth Date: April 17, 1954
    • Age: 61 (at death)
    • Also Known As: The Rowdy Scot, Hot Rod, The Hot Scot, Roderick George Toombs
    • Occupations:
    • Nationality: Canadian
    • Favorite Food: Mountain Dew
    • Favorite Color: Blue
    • Favorite Scent: Jimmy Choo Man
    • Favorite Actor: Jodie Foster

    Roddy's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Roderick George Toombs
    • Father: Stanley Baird Toomb
    • Mother: Eileen Toomb (née Anderson)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Kitty Jo Dittrich (married 12 October 1979-present)
    • Son(s):
      • Colton Baird Toombs
    • Daughter(s):
      • Anastacia Shea
      • Ariel Teal Piper
      • Falon Danika

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 30 2015 at age 61
  • Place: Hollywood, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest (due to hypertension)
  • Interment: Cremated and scattered

Category Tags:

TV PersonalityWrestler Canadian Born on April 17th Born in 1954 Born in Saskatchewan Died in 2015 Died at age 61 Died from Cardiac Arrest

Quotable Quotes:

"I'm the reason Hulk Hogan lost his hair!" (IMDB)

"Faith is taking the first step, even when you don't see the whole staircase."

"The power of man has grown in every sphere, except over himself."

"Gentlemen, I wash my hands of this weirdness and will then go have some nice tossed salad for lunch. "

"I have never accepted what many people have kindly said, namely that I have inspired the nation."

"Thesupreme Champion of the World. Roddy Piper, who everyone knew was dying but refused to believe, died Thursday at the age of 60 after a long and hard battle with leukemia. (V)"

"Roddy Piper was a Wrestling Legend who died following a drive-in accident. (V)"

"Roddy Piper's life was a testament to his unmatched passion, charisma, and dedication to the world of professional wrestling, leaving behind an enduring legacy that will continue to inspire and entertain fans for generations to come. (V)"

""Roddy Piper was a highly successful professional wrestler known for his iconic persona and fierce performances in the ring, but unfortunately, his untimely death cut short his legendary career." (V)"

Is Mr. Roddy Piper still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-08-20 00:43:09
Author: Stan
Confirmation: Roddy Piper on Wikipedia


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