Death of Pat Patterson

"I watched Pat Patterson wrestle when I was knee-high to a grasshopper. Always one of my favorites. A true expert at his craft, and when he meant business, he meant business! Sadden to learn of his death. Takes me back to when wrestling was a family sport, family entertainment. A legend with a beautiful smile. Condolences to his family, friends and all his fans. He provided us with so much when he lived, may he truly rest in peace."

"I cannot express the sadness I feel right now, Pat was one of the most important people in WWE and the first openly gay wrestler of his generation, he is an inspiration to many. R.I.P. Godspeed Pat."

"As a gay man, I thank you for coming out so publicly. I was severely depressed and struggling. When you came out, I stopped blaming myself and gradually learned to accept myself. I can never thank you enough or express how much it meant to me. God bless you and your family, you've truly made a difference."

"Dear Patterson Family Rory and I sincerely express our condolences's on the loss of Pat Patterson./he'll surely be missed very much.may he rest in peace.best faith/rory"

"Pat Patterson was a wrestling star who helped built World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and was a mentor to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson."

"I have been watching you for years and I did not know how funny you were."