Through their official website, TNA Wrestling issued the following statement on the passing of William Moody, best known for his role as Paul Bearer in the WWE, as well as his role as Percy Pringle III in TNA.

“TNA joins the entire wresting world in mourning the passing of Bill Moody – better known as Paul Bearer in WWE as the manager of The Undertaker, and Percy Pringle during his time with TNA. Throughout his career, Moody was one of the most respected veterans in professional wrestling. He will be missed by millions of fans around the world, as well as his friends that worked with him in both WWE and TNA.”