The news, posted late Tuesday night, led to a flood of tributes from fans and WWE performersand officials.In the statement, the company said, "WWE is shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the passing of one of the most iconic WWE superstars ever, The Ultimate Warrior. …"We are grateful just days ago, Warrior had the opportunity to take his rightful place in the WWEHall of Fame and was able to appear at WrestleMania 30 and Monday Night Raw to address his legions of fans. WWE sends its sincere condolences to Warrior's family, friends and fans."Warrior was known for his energetic style, sprinting down the aisle to the ring; violent shaking of the ropes to psych himself up; and unique interview style that left fans captivated or confused, and often both.Warrior was born James Brian Hellwig, but legally changed his name to Warrior in 1993. He is survived by his wife Dana and daughters Indiana and Mattigan, who had accompanied him to the podium at the Hall of Fame inductionceremony Saturday night in New Orleans."We are all so sad that the Ultimate Warrior haspassed away," WWE chairmanVince McMahon tweeted.Tweeted Stephanie McMahon, WWE's chief brand officer, "Your strength of character is to be admired. There will never be anyone like you. Your spirit lives on in your family."In his final public appearance Monday night, Warrior donned the long jacket with his image airbrushed on the back, similar to what he woreduring his wrestling days, and put on a mask that looked like his trademark neon face paint. It was his first appearance on Raw since 1996.
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