(WSVN) - Rocky Johnson, the father of Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson, has died at the age of 75.

According to WWE, Johnson passed away Wednesday.

Johnson’s career began in the 60s and he joined the WWE in the 1983. He later retired in 1991.

Johnson’s son followed in his footsteps and took on the nickname “The Rock.” Johnson was later inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2008.

Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

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