Kevin Sullivan, a legendary wrestler known as
“The Taskmaster,” passed away at the age of 74.
He suffered a serious injury in May from which he never fully recovered.WWE confirmed his death,leading to an outpouring of tributes from fans and fellow wrestlers.

Sullivan wrestled for many federations, including the WWE (when it was known as the World Wide Wrestling Federation) in the 1970s and the National Wrestling Alliance in the 1970s and early 1980s. He was with the Championship Wrestling from Florida federation in the 1980s when he developed the dark persona for which he was famous.

Best known for his time with the World Championship Wrestling during its 1990s heyday, Sullivan was billed as a heel and was famous for his in-ring feuds with well-liked wrestlers, including Hulk Hogan, Dusty Rhodes and the Road Warriors. He retired from wrestling in 1997 but continued working for WCW as a booker until 2001.

“He underwent emergency surgery that saved his leg and life but faced severe complications, including sepsis and encephalitis,” she wrote. “This unforeseen catastrophe has placed an immense financial burden on his family, as Kevin has been in and out of consciousness in the ICU, far from home.

The fundraiser received nearly $55,000 in donations and is no longer accepting contributions.

Members of the pro wrestling community have been posting tributes to Sullivan on X.

“I Am So Saddened To Hear About Kevin Sullivan’s Passing,” wrestling legend Ric Flair wrote. “Rest In Peace Kevin! You Were An All Time Great Athlete & Friend!”