Reacting to the passing of Ole Anderson, fellow Four Horsemen founding member “Nature Boy” Ric Flair said that he will always be forever thankful to Ole and Gene for bringing him to Crockett Promotions.

“I will be grateful forever for you giving me the opportunity to become who I am today,” Flair wrote. “We didn’t always agree with each other, but the honest to God truth is you & Gene started me. Rest in peace my friend!”

Anderson is the fourth member of the group to pass away following Brian Pillman, Curt Hennig, and Chris Benoit.