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21st December 2024
02:40pm GMT
Mexican wrestler Rey Misterio Sr has passed away aged 66, just weeks after a family tragedy.
The wrestling legend, whose real name is Miguel Angel Lopez Dias, was the uncle of current WWE star Rey Mysterio.
Wrestling company Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide revealed the news on social media.
They said: "We regret the sensitive death of Miguel Angel Lopez Dias known as Rey Misterio Snr.
"We send our most sincere condolences to his loved ones and raise our prayers to heaven for his eternal rest."
RIP Rey Misterio Sr (uncle of Rey Mysterio) who was 66 years old. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/Ftj5CViQb2
— Wrestlelamia.com (@wrestlelamia) December 20, 2024
The tragedy comes just weeks after Mysterio Jr's father, Roberto Gutierrez, died at the age of 76.
Misterio Sr began wrestling in 1976 and officially retired in 2009.
His nephew, Rey, and great nephew, Dominik, are still with WWE and Rey was introduced into the Hall of Fame in 2023.
Misterio Sr began training as a boxer but found out about wrestling through his trainers.
He debuted in January 1976, and, throughout his career, wrestled for the likes of Pro Wrestling Revolution, Tijuana Wrestling and World Wrestling Association.
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