Rey Misterio Snr dead aged 66: Wrestling legend & uncle of WWE icon Rey Mysterio dies weeks after family tragedy

Source: The Sun

Author: James Halpin

Published: Dec, 20 2024 18:18

WRESTLING legend Rey Misterio Sr has died aged 66 just weeks after a family tragedy. Misterio Sr, real name Miguel Ángel López Días, was the uncle of WWE hall of fame entrant Rey Mysterio. The masked luchador started wrestling in 1976 and officially retired in 2009.

Image Credit: The Sun [Wrestling legend Rey Misterio Sr died just weeks after his famed nephew's father]

Mexican wrestling company Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide announced the tragic news on social media. They said: "We regret the sensitive death of Miguel Ángel López Días, known as Rey Mysterio Sr. "We send our most sincere condolences to his loved ones and raise our prayers to heaven for his eternal rest.".

Image Credit: The Sun [Misterio Sr was a masked luchador like his nephew and began the sport in 1976]

Misterio Sr’s death comes just weeks after Rey Mysterio’s father Robert Gutierrez died aged 76. Mysterio paid tribute to his father saying: "Father: thank you for giving me the life I have. "You did more than set the example of how to love & maintain a strong marriage and father 4 boys, you were the example and passed every single time until your death with flying colours.

Image Credit: The Sun [Rey Mysterio is still involved with WWE]

"Excellent husband, loving father, beautiful grandfather, incredible son & brother, and amazing father in law.". Mysterio is still involved with the WWE and recently lost a bout when he was unmasked. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online.

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Rey Misterio Snr dead aged 66: Wrestling legend & uncle of WWE icon Rey Mysterio dies weeks after family tragedy

Rey Misterio Snr dead aged 66: Wrestling legend & uncle of WWE icon Rey Mysterio dies weeks after family tragedy

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