After the shocking loss of Terry Funk, another major figure in wrestling has passed away. A loss at his age is all the more tragic.
Bray Wyatt, as Windham Rotunda, passed away on August 24. He was the former WWE Champion. He was 36. Triple H announced it on Twitter and Facebook. Windham Rotunda, better known as Bray Wyatt, died unexpectedly this morning, as I just learned from WWE Hall of Famer Mike Rotunda,” he tweeted. We ask that you respect the privacy of his loved ones during this difficult time.
According to Fightful, Bray suffered a heart attack after contracting COVID, which exacerbated an existing heart condition. His heart problem had been treated earlier that day, and his death was attributed to a heart attack, according to reports in People and TMZ. His death followed an announcement to his partner that he was going to take a nap.
In March 2023, the star’s family reportedly disclosed to police that he had been diagnosed with COVID and suffered from heart difficulties that left the “weak lower part of his heart.” According to the news account, he also wasn’t wearing a heart defibrillator at the time of his death, despite medical advice to do so. Instead, it was located in his car, which he had left parked in front of his house.
Wrestling fans adored Bray, and his entrances always put on a show. Many historical and contemporary fighters and celebrities mourned his death publicly.