Leaving the world at a young age, it was reported that "Rocky V" actor Tommy Morrison died on Sunday (September 1).

According to TMZ, the heavyweight champion passed away at a Nebraska hospital with his wife by his side. He was 44.

Although the exact cause of death has not been announced, Morrison's rep did confirm that he had been in and out of the hospital for the past several months.

Back in 1996, the Oklahoma native tested positive for HIV but he later declared that the test was false.