Tributes have been paid to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s father and former pro wrestler Rocky Johnson following his death aged 75.
Johnson, who was born in Nova Scotia, Canada, was a trailblazer in the ring and was the first African-American WWE tag team champion.
He was known as “Soul Man” and retired in 1991, with his son Dwayne continuing his wrestling legacy before becoming a major Hollywood star.
Dwayne, who is famously referred to as “The Rock” and is now a Hollywood actor, inducted his father into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2008.
No cause of death was given.
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