Cesar Gonzalez Barron, also known as Silver King took his last breath. He was 51 at the time of death. The cause of his death is said to be of a sudden heart attack while fighting in the ring for the Greatest Show of Lucha Libre event. While fighting he collapsed on the canvas and inspite the medical aid by the team at the Roundhouse in Camden, the team couldn’t save him. He was not only a professional wrestler and was also an actor who starred in the movie Nacho Libre as Ramses, the villain.
An audience who witnessed this said, “It seemed to be part of the show at first but then he didn’t get up – and then the medical team was on the stage. Everybody was cleared out.”
Further information about how the former World Championship Wrestling (WCW) star died will be known after an autopsy is done.
The entire wrestling team is mourning the tragic death of the wrestler. Jack Black who appeared with him in the movie Nacho Libre took to his Instagram handle to pay tribute to his co-actor.
Here’s his post.
WWE is also saddened by the death of Silver King. Thy tweeted saying, “WWE is saddened to learn that Lucha Libre legend and former WCW star Silver King has passed away at age 51.”
May his soul rest in peace!
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