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Randy's brother, Lanny Poffo, who tells us the wrestling legend suffered a heart attack while he was behind the wheel around 9:25 AM ... and lost control of his vehicle.
Macho Man began wrestling in the WWF in 1985 and became a superstar with his trademark catchphrase "Ooooooh Yeaahhhhh." Savage was so popular, he became the spokesperson for Slim Jim in the mid '90s ... and became virtually synonymous with the brand.

UPDATE: Florida Highway Patrol tells TMZ ... Savage was driving his 2009 Jeep Wrangler when he veered across a concrete median ... through oncoming traffic ... and "collided head-on with a tree."

Savage was transported to Largo Medical center, where he died from his injuries.

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Savage's wife was a passenger in the vehicle during the collision -- but survived with "minor injuries." She was transported to a different local hospital where she was treated.

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According to officials, Randy and Lynn were both wearing their seatbelts at the time of the accident.

Cops say alcohol was NOT a factor.

An investigation into the accident is underway.
Earlier this month, Savage celebrated his 1-year anniversary with his new wife Lynn.

LOS ANGELES, CA - FILE: Pro wrestler Randy "Macho Man" Savage arrives at the premiere of the film "Spider-Man" April 29, 2002 in Los Angeles, California. According to reports on May 20, 2011, Savage, real name Randy Poffo, died in a car accident this morning in Tampa, Florida. Photo: Vince Bucci/Getty Images, Vince Bucci / 2011 Getty Images

Professional wrestler “Macho Man” Randy Savage died May 20 in a car crash near Tampa. He was 58.

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