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Marc Izard, a 43-year-old devoted wrestling fan, has died in Las Vegas during WrestleMania weekend. He passed away of natural causes related to underlying medical conditions, while surrounded by his wrestling community. His family is planning to repatriate his remains and honour his love of wrestling at his funeral.
German wrestler Marcel Barthel, performing as El Grande Americano, has been charged with misdemeanor battery in Orlando after an April incident involving an elevator confrontation. He has pleaded not guilty and returns to court as a mask-vs-mask match against Chad Gable looms in Monterrey.
The Clearwater Police Department has released a 72-page report concluding Hulk Hogan (Terry Bollea) died of natural causes on July 24, 2025, after CPR by his wife and caregivers. The medical examiner recorded a heart attack as the cause, with a private autopsy supporting no traumatic or toxic contributions. Family members and public outlets note Hogan’s storied WWE career.