MIAMI – World Wrestling Entertainment star Bray Wyatt died Thursday, WWE announced. He was 36 years old.
Wyatt, whose real name was Windham Rotunda, died “unexpectedly,” according to a post on the WWE website that did not mention the cause of death.
“WWE is saddened to learn that Windham Rotunda, also known as Bray Wyatt, passed away on Thursday, August 24 at the age of 36,” WWE said. “WWE extends its condolences to Rotunda’s family, friends and fans.”
Wyatt, the 2017 WWE Champion, was also known as “The Fiend.” His last televised performance took place at the 2023 Royal Rumble.
“Known for his captivating performances and incredible in-ring presence, Wyatt was a defining superstar of his generation,” WWE said.
Wyatt was the son of Mike and Stephanie Rotunda.
Wyatt’s grandfather, Robert Deroy Windham (Blackjack Mulligan), his father and two of his uncles (Barry and Kendall Windham) all wrestled in WWE. His grandfather also played college football at UTEP and attended the New York Jets preseason.
Wyatt redshirted on the Troy football team in 2007.
