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

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. …