Gene Okerlund's obituary , Passed away on January 2, 2019 in Sarasota, Florida
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Gene Okerlund

December 19, 1942 - January 2, 2019 (76 years old)

Sarasota, Florida

Gene Okerlund's obituary , Passed away on January 2, 2019 in Sarasota, Florida
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December 19, 1942 - January 2, 2019 (76 years old)

Sarasota, Florida

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“Gene was a close personal friend of mine since we were 5 years old in Sisseton South Dakota. He wa...”

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“In loving memory of Gene Okerlund, Someone so special will not be forgotten.”

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“In loving memory of Gene Okerlund, So dearly loved. So sadly missed. God bless.”

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Gene Okerlund Obituary

WWE's most iconic backstage interviewer, "Mean" Gene Okerlund, passed away on January 2, 2019 at the age of 76.

The voice of "Mean" Gene Okerlund was as recognizable as the WWE superstar wrestlers he stood next to, which included Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Randy "Macho Man" Savage, Andre the Giant, the Ultimate Warrior and many more from 1984-1993, known today as wrestling's Golden era. He made the switch to rival organization, WCW, shortly after in 1993.

He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2006 by Hulk Hogan.

Visitors can share their memories and condolences for "Mean" Gene Okerlund on this page and light a memorial candle.

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February 24, 2024

David Johnson lit a candle

“Gene was a close personal friend of mine since we were 5 years old in Sisseton South Dakota. He was one of the "good guys" and a master of his craft.”

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December 5, 2020

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“In loving memory of Gene Okerlund, Someone so special will not be forgotten.”

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March 14, 2020

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“In loving memory of Gene Okerlund, So dearly loved. So sadly missed. God bless.”

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