Four Horsemen member Ole Anderson passes away at 81 years old

Ole Anderson, a founding member of The Four Horsemen, has passed away.

Former NWA star Ricky Morton wrote on Instagram Monday that Anderson, 81, had passed.

“Rest in Paradise, Ole Anderson,” he wrote. “You taught me so much in professional wrestling. You were tough as nails. You will be missed, my friend.”

Ric Flair also took to social media to comment on Anderson’s passing.

“I Am Forever Thankful To Ole And Gene For Bringing Me In To Crockett Promotions As A Cousin. It Launched My Career,” he wrote. “I Will Be Grateful Forever For You Giving Me The Opportunity To Become Who I Am Today. We Didn’t Always Agree With Each Other, But The Honest To God Truth Is You & Gene Started Me. Rest In Peace My Friend!”

Anderson (Alan Robert Rogowski) entered Jim Crockett Promotions in 1968, billed as the brother of Gene Anderson. Together, they were known as the Minnesota Wrecking Crew. In 1986, he became part of the original Horsemen lineup with Flair, Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard, and JJ Dillon. He also was part of WCW’s booking committee in 1990 and 1993, shortly before Eric Bischoff was put in charge of the company in 1994.