Bobby “The Brain” Heenan died on September 17, 2017, at age 72, at his home in Largo, Florida. He had battled throat cancer for years, and reports say the cause of death was organ failure tied to complications from that illness.

Quick Scoop

  • Real name: Raymond Louis Heenan.
  • Known for: One of wrestling’s most famous managers and commentators.
  • Health history: Diagnosed with throat cancer in 2002; later had major surgeries and other health setbacks.
  • Death: September 17, 2017, from organ failure related to the cancer complications.

If you want, I can also give you a short career rundown of why he was such a big deal in wrestling.