UPDATED: Brad Armstrong Passes Away

UPDATE: WWE referee Scott Armstrong posted the following to Twitter today:

Thank U Twitter Family for the thoughts n Prayers over the loss of my brother Brad. Ur support helps my family thru this difficult time.

— Scott Armstrong (@WWEArmstrong) November 1, 2012

ORIGINAL: WWE.com posted the following today…

WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of Brad Armstrong, 51, one of four sons of “Bullet” Bob Armstrong. Brad Armstrong last participated in the ring for the ECW brand in 2006. WWE understands that Brad saw his physician last week for a medical issue and was found unresponsive this morning. WWE extends its sincerest condolences to the entire Armstrong family.

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