Former WWE wrestler Kevin Sullivan, who was known as the Prince of Darkness and The Taskmaster, has died. He was 74. He is particularly remembered for his bouts with Hulk Hogan and Dusty Rhodes and for leading his own Army of Darkness.
His death was announced in a statement by WWE , who called him: “a unique and influential figure in sports-entertainment history.” The statement added: “Sullivan found success both in the ring and behind the scenes with his penchant for far out ideas that pushed creative boundaries.” His cause of death has not yet been announced.
In May, Sullivan suffered what his daughter described on his GoFundMe as a “devastating accident” while in Florida for autograph signings. Nicole Sullivan wrote: “He underwent emergency surgery that saved his leg and life but faced severe complications, including sepsis and encephalitis.” On X/Twitter , former wrestler Paul Levesque, known as Triple H , wrote: “Kevin Sullivan had one of the most unique minds in the history of our industry, pushing creative boundaries and developing some of the most intriguing characters to step into the ring.
He had an unwavering passion for what we do. My thoughts are with his family, friends & fans.” Kevin Francis Sullivan was born on October 26, 1949 in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
He began his career as an amateur wrestler in Boston before graduating to the professional circuit in Montreal in the early 1970s. He was known early in his career as Johnny West and The .