WWE star Windham Rotunda better known by his stage name Bray Wyatt passed away on Thursday, August 24. He was 36. The wrestler was reportedly dealing with an undisclosed life-threatening issue. Wyatt was popularly known as 'The Fiend' and his last WWE appearance was at 2023 Royal Rumble.
His death was announced by Triple H in a tweet that read, "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."
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…
August 24, 2023Im 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… pic.twitter.com/i9zlbJIOL3August 24, 2023AdvertisementBray Wyatt: Life
Bray Wyatt was born on May 23, 1987, in Brooksville, Florida. He was a state wrestling champion in high school and had also gotten a football scholarship to Troy University. He left his course before his graduation to pursue a career in wrestling.
He was from a family of wrestlers. Wyatt's father was Hall of Famer Mike Rotunda. His grandfather was Blackjack Mulligan, and his uncles were Barry and Kendall Windham.
AdvertisementBray Wyatt: WWE Career
Wyatt made his professional debut in 2009. In 2010, he worked in WWE under the name Husky Harris but left a year later. He rejoined the main WWE roster in 2013 as the leader of The Wyatt Family.
Wyatt was a three-time world champion in WWE that included the WWE Championship once and Universal Championship, twice. He took a short break from August 2018 to April 2019 and then came back with a new character. He was also a part of big events in WWE.
WWE is saddened to learn that Windham Rotunda, also known as Bray Wyatt, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 24, at age 36.
August 24, 2023
WWE extends its condolences to Rotunda's family, friends and fans. pic.twitter.com/pabVuaKlnPKeep thoughts and prayers in Bo Dallas, Eric Rowan and Braun Strowman hearts tonight and everyday going forward. pic.twitter.com/3zRRGZI0k6
August 24, 2023AdvertisementBray Wyatt: Death
According to a report by TMZ, Bray Wyatt died of a heart attack. They quoted wrestling reporter Sean Ross Sapp, who says he spoke to the Rotunda family after the fatal medical emergency. Some reports also mentioned that Wyatt's illness was COVID-19, which had exacerbated an existing heart issue.
However, he had got his medical clearance just a few weeks before his death and was set to resume the ring soon.
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