WWE Superstar Bray Wyatt Dies Aged 36

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstar Bray Wyatt has died at the age of 36, the professional wrestling company has announced.
Wyatt’s real name was Windham Rotunda.

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He had been dealing with an undisclosed ailment lately and had not competed since February.

WWE wrestler-turned-executive Triple H announced Rotunda’s death on Thursday, August 24 on X (formerly Twitter).
He wrote, “Just received a call from WWE Hall of Famer Mike Rotunda who informed us of the tragic news that our WWE family member for life Windham Rotunda – also known as Bray Wyatt – unexpectedly passed earlier today.
“Our thoughts are with his family and we ask that everyone respect their privacy at this time.”

The death of Rotunda, a former multi-time WWE champion, was announced one day after WWE legend Terry Funk passed on.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson also wrote on X: “I’m heartbroken over the news of Bray Wyatt’s passing. Always had tremendous respect and love for him and the Rotunda family. Loved his presence, promos, in-ring work, and connection with @wwe universe.

“Very unique, cool, and rare character, which is hard to create in our crazy world of pro wrestling. Still processing losing the goat [greatest of all time] Terry Funk yesterday and now Bray today. My love, light, strength & mana to the Rotunda family and Funk family during this tough, heartbreaking time.”