Dwayne Johnson’s Father Rocky, Former Pro Wrestler, Dies at 75

Dwayne Johnson’s Father Rocky, Former Pro Wrestler, Dies at 75
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The father of actor Dwayne Johnson, former professional wrestler Rocky Johnson, died at age 75, according to the WWE.

“WWE is saddened to learn that Rocky ‘Soul Man’ Johnson (born Wayde Douglas Bowles), a WWE Hall of Famer, former World Tag Team Champion, and father of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, has passed away at age 75,” the organization said on Wednesday. It added: “WWE extends its condolences to Johnson’s family, friends and fans.”
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