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WWE: Gene Okerlund, wrestling interviewer, dies at 76

Renowned for his announcing, ringside commentary and chats with such stars as Hulk Hogan and Jesse Ventura, his death at 76 was announced by the WWE company.

In a tweet, the company described him as "the most recognisable interviewer in sports-entertainment history."

"Mean Gene I love you my brother," wrote Hogan in his own Twitter tribute.