Professional wrestling legend Sid Eudyknown in the ring by the nicknames “Sycho Sid,” “Sid Vicious” and “Sid Justice,” has died at the age of 63.

Eudy’s family confirmed his passing via Facebook on Monday, August 26, after a years-long battle with cancer. “I am deeply saddened to share that my father, Sid Eudy, has passed away after a years-long battle with cancer,” Eudy’s son, Gunnar, wrote. “He was a man of strength, kindness and love, and his presence will be greatly missed.”

He added: “We appreciate your thoughts and prayers as we grieve this loss. Details for a memorial service will be shared soon. Thank you for your support.”

Eudy, a six-time world champion, began wrestling in 1987, but his career began two years later when he signed with World Champion Wrestling (WCW) in 1989. In 1991, he moved to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).

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Eudy was a two-time winner of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) Championship, as well as a two-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion. He also won the USWA Unified World Heavyweight Championship twice.

Throughout his career, Eudy had iconic rivalries with other wrestling legends such as Hulk Hogan, the undertaker And Ric Flairamong other things. Marc Meroa friend and fellow pro wrestler, paid tribute to Eudy on Monday via X.

“So sad to hear that friend and wrestling superstar Sid Eudy (Sid Vicious & Sid Justice) passed away at the age of 63 from cancer,” Mero wrote. “He was one of the first wrestlers I wrestled when I auditioned for WCW. What a great guy. My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and his millions of fans.”

Eudy headlined WWE’s annual Wrestlemania event twice. The first time was in 1992 when he faced Hogan, 71, as “Sid Justice.” At the time, he was considered Hogan’s successor to WWE as one of the company’s biggest stars. He headlined Wrestlemania a second time in 1997 as “Sycho Sid” against The Undertaker. By that time, he had already been crowned WWE Champion twice.

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Eudy first retired in 2001 after losing a WCW World Heavyweight Championship match against Scott SteinerHowever, he returned to wrestling in 2004, before retiring for good in 2017.

WWE described Eudy as “one of the most impressive and fearsome competitors of his generation” in a statement acknowledging his passing on Monday.

“Known as ‘The Master and Ruler of the World,’ Sid’s reputation as one of the strongest and most exciting Superstars cemented his legacy in WWE, and his influence continues to be seen in wrestling rings around the world,” the statement said. “WWE extends its condolences to Eudy’s family, friends and fans.”

Eudy is survived by his wife, Sabrina Paigeand their two sons, Frank and Gunnar.