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No cause of death was initially shared.
Born into the third generation of a family of professional wrestlers, Wyatt was known for his creative characters.
In 2010, he joined WWEs developmental program as Husky Harris.
Bray Wyatt eventually also became the kid-friendly foil to another alter-ego known as The Fiend.
He was popular with fans,reportedlybecoming WWEs top merch seller last year.
Earlier this month,Fightful Selectreportedthat Wyatt had battled a life-threatening illness and was finally readying his WWE return.
Windham brought the best out of me in so many ways.
Im forever grateful for the moments we shared.
Always had tremendous respect and love for him and the Rotunda family.
Loved his presence, promos, in ring work and connection with@wweuniverse, Johnson said.
John Cena, one of Wyatts rivals in the WWE, also shared a reaction online.
Windham brought the best out of me in so many ways,he wrote.
Im forever grateful for the moments we shared.
Below, find the reactions from various members of the WWE community.
Always had tremendous respect and love for him and the Rotunda family.
My heart goes out to the entire Rotunda family.
Windham brought the best out of me in so many ways.
Im forever grateful for the moments we shared.
A sad day for all those he reached around the world.
Its devastating to think he left us at only 36 years young.
My condolences go out to his family, wife & children.
Im so sorry, my compeer.
But even Bray Wyatt couldnt hold a candle to Windham Rotunda.
I love you brother.
Ill see you again so we can go dip our toes in the creek!
We spent so much of our adult lives together.
Praying for his kids.
I will miss your laugh & your boyish charm, my friend.
I have a hard time accepting death.
