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

The Mysterio family have suffered another 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 weeks 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 Misterio Heredero still wrestles in Mexico while his nephew, 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. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/Ftj5CViQb2

— Wrestlelamia.com (@wrestlelamia) December 20, 2024

He began training as a boxer but found out about wrestling through his trainers.

He debuted in January 1976, and, throughout his career, wrestled for the likes of Pro Wrestling Revolution, Tijuana Wrestling and World Wrestling Association.

After Gutierrez death, his son, Mysterio Jr wrote on Instagram: "You did more than set the example of how to love & maintain a strong marriage and father 4 boys, you were the example and passed every single time until your death with flying colors. Excellent husband, loving father, beautiful grandfather, incredible son & brother, and amazing father in law.

"You checked every list on the box and can honestly say my majority [traits] I picked up from you. You fought until the very last minute and know that you biggest fear was leaving Moms behind, but I can assure you that she will not be alone and we will always look out for her."

Fans paid tribute to the family with one saying: "Prayers for the Mysterio family."

Another wrote: "Man, Rey is having a heartbreaking past few weeks. First he lost his father and now his uncle. Stay strong Mysterio family."