Bobby Heenan was an American professional wrestler, wrestling manager, and color commentator.

Heenan, famously nicknamed “The Brain,” was frequently described as the greatest professional wrestling manager of all time. He became an integral figure in the 1980s professional wrestling boom by managing King Kong Bundy and André the Giant in WWF main event matches with Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania 2 and WrestleMania III, respectively. He was known for his skill in elevating villainous on-screen talent by drawing negative reactions for himself and his wrestlers from the crowd.

Known for his quick wit and comedic ability, Heenan also served as a color commentator and is remembered for his on-screen repartee with play-by-play commentator, “Gorilla” Monsoon.

Heenan retired from full-time appearances in 2000 after a six-year stint as a commentator in WCW, but he continued to make sporadic appearances in several promotions.

Outside of wrestling, Heenan authored two books, appeared on numerous television shows, and briefly hosted a parody talk show titled The Bobby Heenan Show on WWF Prime Time Wrestling.

He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2004.

Heenan died September 17, 2017, in Largo, Florida. He was 72.