Three-time WWE world champion Bray Wyatt has died at the age of 36.
The world champion had not competed since January and as per reports he was nearing a comeback to the ring. He said to be dealing with a life-threatening disease and was taking precautions to ensure long-term health. He was improving significantly and was medically cleared to wrestle again, reports have said.
It has now been revealed by Sean Ross Sapp (with permission from Windham’s family) that Wyatt’s cause of death as a heart attack.
The tweet reveals that Wyatt had been recovering from an existing heart issue last year when he tested positive for COVID 19, a diagnosis that then exacerbated his existing medical condition.
Born in Brooksville, Florida on 23 May, 1987, Wyatt was a state wrestling champion in high school and earned a football scholarship to Troy University.
However, he left his course before graduating to become a professional wrestler, making his professional debut in 2009.
