WWE has announced that Tim White has passed away at the age of 68.
He made his WWE debut as a referee in 1985 and worked his way up to top referee until suffering a shoulder injury at Judgment Day 2002 during another HIAC match between Chris Jericho and Triple H.
WWE issued the following regarding White’s passing:
WWE is saddened to learn that long-time referee Tim White has passed away.
For more than two decades, Tim White was a dedicated WWE referee and official. White began his illustrious career in 1985 working with Andre the Giant and as a part-time referee.
During his tenure, he was the referee for some of WWE’s biggest matches, including the infamous Hell in a Cell Match between Undertaker and Mankind at King of the Ring 1998.
A shoulder injury effectively ended White’s in-ring career, but White still remained a major part of WWE working behind the scenes as an official and talent agent until 2009.
WWE extends its condolences to White’s family, friends and fans.
