Former WWE champion Bray Wyatt, real name Windham Rotunda, has passed away at 36.

Chief Content Officer Paul 'Triple H' Levesque announced Wyatt's death on social media.

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Wyatt had been off WWE TV since February due to a life-threatening illness.

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Recent reports hinted at Wyatt's in-ring return before his tragic passing.

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Wyatt's WWE journey started in 2009; he debuted on the main roster as 'Husky Harris' in 2010.

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He gained fame with 'The Wyatt Family' and further developed his character as 'Bray Wyatt'.

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'The Fiend', Wyatt's supernatural alter-ego introduced in 2019, became a polarizing figure.

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Despite a return in 2022, an angle involving 'Uncle Howdy' abruptly ended before his illness.

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His legacy lives on through his family, leaving behind his wife, children, and an innovative wrestling legacy.

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