Roderick George `` Roddy '' Toombs ( April 17 , 1954 -- July 31 , 2015 ) , better known by his ring name `` Rowdy '' Roddy Piper , was a Canadian professional wrestler , film actor , and podcast host .
Roderick George Toombs ( April 17 , 1954 -- July 31 , 2015 ) better known by his ring name `` Rowdy '' Roddy Piper , was a Canadian professional wrestler and actor .