Ole Anderson, one of pro wrestlings Four Horsemen, dead at 81 WPXI [Video]

Ole Anderson, a professional wrestler, manager and promoter noted for his blunt, tough-guy persona and a founding member of the “Four Horsemen,” died Monday. He was 81.

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No cause of death was given, and it was unclear where Anderson died.

Anderson was born Alan Rogowski on Sept. 22, 1942, in Minneapolis, CBS Sports reported. Friends and family members shared the news of the wrestler’s death on social media.

The “Four Horsemen,” who as heels ran roughshod in wrestling promotions throughout Southeast promotions, originally consisted of Anderson, Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard and Ric Flair and were managed by J.J. Dillon. Arn Anderson (real name Martin Lunde), who bore a resemblance to the older Ole Anderson, was his tag team partner as part of the Minnesota Wrecking Crew.

Ole Anderson originally teamed with Gene Anderson as part of the Minnesota Wrecking Crew.