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Howard Finkel — one of the most famous announcers in the history of pro wrestling — has died, WWE confirms. He was 69.
Details surrounding his death are unclear at the moment.
“The Fink” (as he was lovingly called) had been ring announcing since 1977 — when he was hired by Vince McMahon Sr. for the WWE’s predecessor, WWWF
He became a full-time staffer in 1979 and went on to become WWE’s longest-serving employee.
Besides that famous voice, Fink was involved in a bunch of WWE storylines over the years involving superstars like Mr. Perfect, The Million Dollar Man, CM Punk and more.
He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009.
“WWE extends its condolenses to Finkel’s family, friends and fans,” the org. said in a statement.
RIP Fink.