Wrestling legend Butch Reed has passed away at the age of 66 due to heart complications.

The following was posted on his Official Instagram page earlier today:

To everyone who reached out god bless you. Today we lost a great man. Due to heart complications Bruce ‘Butch’ Reed passed away. Butch is in heaven now with the wrestling god’s. I am sure he is already booked for a Heavyweight Championship match. Once again thank you for all the prayers. We will keep this page going in his memory. For funeral arrangements send me a dm for information if you would like to attend. God bless everyone and god bless in heaven “Hacksaw Butch Reed”

WWE is saddened to learn that Butch Reed passed away today at the age of 66.

WWE extends its condolences to Reed’s family and friends.https://t.co/vu1fvidRsw

— WWE (@WWE) February 5, 2021