WWE Universe stunned as Bray Wyatt dies after battle with illness

WWE superstar Bray Wyatt, real name Windham Rotunda, has tragically passed away at the age of 36.

Wyatt had been absent from WWE programming as he battled an as yet undisclosed illness.

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WWE SUPERSTAR BRAY WYATT DEAD FROM SUSPECTED HEART ATTACK

WWE head of creative Triple H expressed the company’s condolences as he revealed the news.

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“Just received a call from WWE Hall of Famer Mike Rotunda who informed us of the tragic news that our WWE family member for life Windham Rotunda – also known as Bray Wyatt – unexpectedly passed earlier today. Our thoughts are with his family and we ask that everyone respect their privacy at this time.”

Wyatt came from a prominent wrestling family as the son of Mike Rotunda and grandson of Blackjack Mulligan.

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His ability to connect with the audience was unmatched and his recent return to WWE was one of the most anticipated events in company history.

According to the latest reports on the incident it is said that the health condition may have been related to the heart.

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CAUSE OF DEATH REVEALED

Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select revealed in a Tweet: “I was given permission to reveal that earlier this year Windham Rotunda (Bray Wyatt) got COVID that exacerbated a heart issues. 

There was a lot of positive progress towards a return and his recovery. Unfortunately today he suffered a heart attack and passed away.

Tributes have been pouring in for the beloved wrestler with the Rock among those sending his love to the family.

“Im heartbroken over the news of Bray Wyatt’s passing,” actor and former wrestler Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson said on social media. 

“Always had tremendous respect and love for him and the Rotunda family.”

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