10 Wrestlers Who Tragically Died Before 50

One of the most notable young deaths in professional wrestling history is that of Eddie Guerrero, who sadly didn't make it to 40. It was something that left the entire industry heartbroken, with fans and wrestlers being left devastated by the loss of Latino Heat.

Guerrero put together intense performances inside the ring, but he did deal with some difficulties in his personal life, which ultimately caused him to pass away. However, WWE still talks about him regularly, and his legacy is never forgotten.

Owen Hart

Owen Hart was in the prime of his life when he unfortunately passed away, and the tragic circumstances that surrounded that made the situation even more upsetting. Hart was thriving as a WWE Superstar while being an ultimate family man when he was set to compete at Over The Edge event in 1999.

WWE was going to give him a grand entrance where he was set to come down from the roof of the arena in an epic moment. Unfortunately, the safety equipment didn't work, and Hart fell to his death during a PPV, which led to an extremely emotional situation taking place.

Brian Pillman

Brian Pillman was one of the most charismatic wrestlers of all time. He had his own unique personality and method of delivering promos or backstage segments, which allowed him to build a brilliant reputation for himself.

Unfortunately, Pillman's life was cut short when he died at the age of 35 on the day when he was set to wrestle Mick Foley at In Your House: Bad Blood. Pillman's legacy continues to grow via his son, Lexis King, who is part of the WWE NXT roster.

Brodie Lee

One of the most emotional deaths in wrestling history was that of Brodie Lee, mainly because it came out of nowhere for wrestling fans. The former Wyatt Family member had been off television for a while, which fans presumed was due to an injury. AEW had respectfully kept his health issues private until he passed away, which took fans by surprise.

Lee was finally being shown as a top star in AEW, which his talent had deserved in WWE, making the situation even more upsetting. However, AEW honored his passing with the greatest memorial episode in the history of the business, with Tony Khan showcasing incredible respect.

Curt Hennig

Curt Hennig, who is best known to most wrestling fans as Mr. Perfect, passed away at 44, with issues in his personal life leading to his passing. It was an upsetting death given his age, with the legendary performer being found in his hotel room after passing away.

Mr. Perfect remains one of the most underrated performers in wrestling history. He was talented enough to get a much bigger push than he had throughout his time in the business.

Andre The Giant

Andre the Giant is a legendary figure in professional wrestling history, and he made a significant impact during his time in the business. His size meant that he instantly stood out from the rest of the roster, but it also meant that he had to deal with many health issues.

Andre the Giant passed away before he was 50, which wasn't as shocking as some of the other younger deaths in wrestling history. However, his was one of the most upsetting due to how big of a star he was, as Andre was a beloved performer.

Bray Wyatt

Bray Wyatt's death was a shocking one for wrestling fans, as he was seemingly at the top of his game when he passed away. Wyatt had returned to WWE and was working with a brand-new character that was tapping into layers of his real life, which seemed to have a lot of promise as an interesting angle.

Unfortunately, due to complications caused by COVID-19, Wyatt suffered a heart attack that ended his life prematurely. The fact he had a young family made the situation even more heartbreaking, with WWE continuing to push his character through his brother, Bo Dallas, who leads the Wyatt Sicks.

Lance Cade

Lance Cade was a talented performer who showed a lot of potential in WWE, especially when working alongside Chris Jericho. While he didn't end up making a long-term run with the company, he continued to wrestle and grow his name in the business outside the company.

Sadly, he lost his life before he even turned 30, which was a heartbreaking situation that left a lot of fans devastated due to how unexpected it was.

Shad Gaspard

When professional wrestlers die young, it's typically due to health issues, but that wasn't the case with Shad Gaspard. The former WWE Superstar did so in a heartbreaking manner as he was swept up by the ocean, which led to his drowning.

It was a heroic final act, though, as Gaspard got into the ocean to save his child, which he was able to do successfully. It showcased the type of person he is, leading to WWE inducting him into the Hall of Fame via the Warrior Award.

Yokozuna

Yokozuna is a legendary figure in professional wrestling, having made a monumental impact as a wrestler. However, Yokozuna didn't even reach the age of 40, which showcases how much he crammed into his life before he passed away.

Yokozuna passed away due to a heart attack at the age of 34, in a moment that rocked the entire wrestling industry due to how beloved he was, not just with fans, but also with his fellow wrestlers.