Wrestling legend Rey Mysterio Snr dies aged 66, weeks after family tragedy

The Mysterio family have suffered another tragedy

Mexican wrestler Rey Mysterio Snr 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.

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 Mysterio Snr.

"We send our most sincere condolences to his loved ones and raise our prayers to heaven for his eternal rest."

The tragedy comes just a week after Mysterio Jnr's father, Roberto Gutierrez, died at the age of 76.

Mysterio, who was 66, began wrestling in 1976 and officially retired in 2009. His son, Rey, and great nephew, Dominik, are still with WWE and Rey was introduced into the Hall of Fame in 2023. 

RIP Rey Misterio Sr (uncle of Rey Mysterio) who was 66 years old. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/Ftj5CViQb2

— Wrestlelamia.com (@wrestlelamia) December 20, 2024

He 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.

His son wrote on Instagram: "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 colors. Excellent husband, loving father, beautiful grandfather, incredible son & brother, and amazing father in law.

"You checked every list on the box and can honestly say my majority [traits] I picked up from you. You fought until the very last minute and know that you biggest fear was leaving Moms behind, but I can assure you that she will not be alone and we will always look out for her."

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