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Was inducted into the St. Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2010.

Was inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2006.

Made an appearance at Wrestle Reunion II. [August 2005]

Was in remission from cancer and had just finished his third book. [April 2004]

Diagnosed with throat cancer in 2002 and underwent numerous round of treatment and surgery. In 2004 his cancer was in remission; however his treatment had resulted in dramatic weight loss and altered his voice.

He was an actor, known for WrestleMania X-Seven (2001), WrestleMania III (1987) and WWF Prime-Time Wrestling (1985). He was married to Cynthia Jean Perrett.

In 1994, Bobby signed with WCW, opting for a lighter schedule, joining the WCW announce team. He worked for WCW until November 2, 2000 when he was released.

The pairing of Heenan with Robert Marella ("Gorilla Monsoon") resulted in a very obvious on-screen chemistry. Contrary to their on-camera interactions, off-camera they developed a long standing friendship. Marella passed away in 1999.

Bobby was presented a plaque by Indianapolis Mayor Steve Goldberg proclaiming April 3, 1997 as "Bobby Heenan Day".

Was slated to be inducted into the WCW Hall of Fame in 1996 until WCW abandoned the Hall of Fame.

Was good friends with his Timemaster (1995) co-star Pat Morita.

In 1988 on Dave Letterman's sixth anniversary show, Bobby Heenan was actively booed by the audience when David Letterman pointed him out in the audience as "The most intelligent man in professional wrestling".

In 1984, Vince McMahon Jr. hired him to manage Jesse "The Body" Ventura, however, when Ventura had a heart attack in the ring, the WWF decided to have Heenan manage Big John Studd.

Manager of the "Heenan Family" in the WWF in the 1980s, which consisted of Andre the Giant, "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig, Ravishing Rick Rude, The Barbarian, Haku and others.

Was named the Manager of the Year 4 times (1972, 1976, 1989, 1991) and presented with the Stanley Weston Award for lifetime achievement in professional wrestling (2010) by Pro Wrestling Illustrated.

In 1965, as he came of age, his diligence paid off and he was hired by promoter Wally Karbo into his AWA (American Wrestling Association) as one of the wrestlers.

In 1961, after his family moved to Indianapolis, he got a job as a stagehand at the Indianapolis Coliseum. He would help set up for various types of events and shows. It was professional wrestling that sparked his interest. He began hanging around the performers and learning the business. He would also train to be a professional wrestler. More importantly, he learned that if he became a "heel" he could be more flamboyant, utilize his sense of humor and probably make more money.

Bobby Heenan was born on November 1, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, USA as Raymond Louis Heenan.