Friday, May 20, 2011

news Macho Man Randy Savage dies in car accident

news Macho Man Randy Savage dies in car accident - macho man, macho man randy savage 2011, macho man randy savage quotes, macho man randy savage dead, macho man dead : one of the greatest wrestlers of all-time -- died today in a car accident in Seminole, Florida ... TMZ has learned. Randall Mario Poffo, better known as World Wrestling Entertainment star "Macho Man" Randy Savage, died today after a heart attack at the wheel caused him to swerve into oncoming traffic. He was 58.

While Randy is probably best remembered for his flamboyant attire and signature catchphrase ("Ooooh yeah!"), he was also a dedicated performer and the Intercontinental Champion in 1986 after defeating Tito Santana. According to WWE's website, Savage was the No. 1 champion of all time, and "brought a higher level of credibility to the title through his amazing in-ring performances."

TMZ spoke with Randy's brother, Lanny Poffo, who tells us the wrestling legend suffered a heart attack while he was behind the wheel around 9:25 AM ... and lost control of his vehicle.

Earlier this month, Savage celebrated his 1-year anniversary with his new wife Lynn.

Savage was 58.

Macho Man began wrestling in the WWF in 1985 and became a superstar with his trademark catchphrase "Ooooooh Yeaahhhhh." Savage was so popular, he became the spokesperson for Slim Jim in the mid '90s ... and became virtually synonymous with the brand.

UPDATE: Florida Highway Patrol tells TMZ ... Savage was driving his 2009 Jeep Wrangler when he veered across a concrete median ... through oncoming traffic ... and "collided head-on with a tree." Savage was transported to Largo Medical center, where he died from his injuries.

Savage's wife was a passenger in the vehicle during the collision -- but survived with "minor injuries." She was transported to a different local hospital where she was treated.

Since the news broke earlier today, five of Twitter's trending topics have become related to Savage: #ripmachoman, Slim Jim, Savage, Wrestlemania and Hulk Hogan.

Despite having one of the bitterest feuds in pro-wrestling, and that's saying something, Hulk tweeted earlier that he and Randy had just started to reconnect after 10 years of not speaking.

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