Reported by Adam Martin of WrestleView.com
On Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at 9:42 PM EST

The Wrestling Observer is reporting that former WWF star Bad News Allen (Bad News Brown) has passed away at the age of 63 from a heart attack. According to reports, Allen passed away this morning at 5:30am in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Tim Stein over at Wrestle Talk Radio, who had Allen on their show numerous times in Calgary, sent the following in:

"We here at WrestleTalkRadio.com are saddened to announce the passing of one of the all-time greats in professional wrestling, Allen Coage -- also known globally as Bad News Allen or Bad News Brown.

Allen Coage first gained recognition in the seventies when he became the first American to win a medal in judo at the Summer Olympics, held in Japan at that time. From there, Bad News became a major force in professional wrestling, working for Stu Hart's Stampede Wrestling in Calgary, Canada, and then wrestling as Bad News Brown in the WWF. His most notable feuds in WWF were with Bret Hart and Hulk Hogan, and Bret and Owen Hart in Stampede Wrestling.

Allen was checked into Calgary's Foothills hospital on Monday night after complaining of chest pains. He passed away this morning at 5:30 am, MST

He leaves behind a big family who was very supportive and proud of him, as well as friends and fans worldwide who respected, admired and adored him.

Funeral arrangements are pending, with services expected to take place early next week. We will keep you posted as more information becomes available.

We here at WTR wish to express our condolences to the family, friends, and fans of our great friend, "Bad News" Allen Coage."