‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage Dies in Car Accident

Details are still emerging about the tragic death of one of the world's most popular pro wrestlers.

Randy ‘Macho Man’ Savage, one of the greatest pro wrestlers of all time, died in a car accident this morning in Tampa, Fla., TMZ reports. According to his brother, Lanny Poffo, Savage was driving when he had a heart attack and lost control of the wheel. The Florida Highway Patrol says the vehicle crossed a concrete median into oncoming traffic and collided with a tree. Reports suggest that Savage’s wife, Lynn, with whom he had celebrated his one-year wedding anniversary earlier this month, was also a passenger at the time, but that she suffered only minor injuries. Officials say all passengers were wearing seatbelts, and that alcohol played no part in the accident. Savage was taken to Largo Medical Center, where he died from his injuries. He was 58. Born Randall Mario Poffo, Savage began his wrestling career in 1985 and quickly became known for his unique style and for his signature catchphrase: “Ohhhhhhh yeah.”