On Saturday, longtime Head of WWE Live Events Ed Cohen passed away. WWE Hall Of Famer "Mean" Gene Okerlund broke the news via his Facebook page.
"Sad to report that longtime WWE executive Ed Cohen diéd yesterday. Ed was basically in charge of securing venues for WWE house shows and later television tapings. In the early years Cohen was especially close in working with Vince and Linda McMahon because income from house shows was a main revenue stream for the then-young company. Ed remained with the company for many years but his failing health became an issue in later years and he was less involved. RIP Ed Cohen."
Additionally, WWE.com released the following statement on Cohen's passing:
Former WWE Live Events executive Ed Cohen passes away
WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of beloved former WWE Live Events executive Ed Cohen. Cohen was instrumental in helping to transform WWE’s Live Event touring business into the global phenomenon it is today.
The company would like to express its sincerest condolences to Mr. Cohen’s family and friends. He will be greatly missed.
