As we noted earlier on the site, Ivan Koloff has passed away at the age of 74 after battling liver cancer. Several wrestlers took to Twitter to comment on Steele’s passing:
A fierce competitor in the ring who was able to anger (and excite!) fans worldwide. RIP to one of best villains in our business, Ivan Koloff pic.twitter.com/ErPvsInV4o
— Triple H (@TripleH) February 18, 2017
https://twitter.com/TheRealXPac/status/833003619062407169
RIP Ivan Koloff,it's been a tough week,Chavo,Nicole Bass,George Steel,Ivan and Marty Prince,I would feel helpless if not for my faith1loveHH
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) February 18, 2017
Regardless of why, Ivan beat Bruno in the Garden.
NOBODY beats Bruno in the Garden.
Thats a
HEEL.
RIP #IvanKoloff
— Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) February 18, 2017
https://twitter.com/ScottDawsonWWE/status/832946877414924289
https://twitter.com/RealMickFoley/status/833031963476893702
BEFORE THERE WAS IRON SHEIK THERE WAS IVAN KOLOFF. HERE WITH MY BROTHER NIKOLAI. HE MAKE THE GARDEN SHAKE. RIP BROTHER pic.twitter.com/4q4SIVcb0u
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) February 18, 2017
I'm hopeful @WWE recognizes the passing of #IvanKoloff on #RAW plus recognition at #WWEHOF feels warranted. #RIPIvanKoloff
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) February 18, 2017
