AEW wrestler Pac dies from bronchial asthma, aged 40

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 00:57 · Archive

Wrestling star Pac, real name Benjamin Satterley, died from bronchial asthma, with the death ruled natural.

AEW wrestler Pac, real name Benjamin Satterley, died from bronchial asthma on 27 September in Des Plaines, Illinois, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office. The death was ruled natural. He was discovered unresponsive in the driver's seat of a rental car outside a CAVA restaurant at around 4pm local time. A 911 caller reported finding him passed out in the vehicle. First responders arrived and pronounced him dead shortly after.

First responders found no signs of physical trauma or suspicious markings on Satterley's body. An incident report noted saliva on the front of his shirt and medication inside the vehicle. Officers spoke with an acquaintance who said Satterley had stopped for lunch before heading to the airport. His mobile phone was found on the console with Google Maps open, displaying directions to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Satterley had wrestled the night before for AEW at the NOW Arena in Chicago, competing against Andrade at the All Out pay-per-view event. He also appeared during the main event matchup between Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay. The 40-year-old British wrestler had previously competed in WWE as Adrian Neville.

How it is being reported

• Wrestling icon PAC's cause of death revealed after AEW star, 40, was found 'slumped' in carSatterley had performed the night before he was found slumped over in his car outside a CAVA restaurant in Des Plaines near Chicago O'Hare International Airport on September 27.Daily Mail Sport · 17 Oct, 00:38
• AEW star Pac’s cause of death revealedOfficials have finally determined what killed wrestling star Benjamin Satterley.New York Post · 16 Oct, 23:26

In this story: Benjamin Satterley · Pac · All Elite Wrestling · Des Plaines · Chicago · Cook County Medical Examiner's Office

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