Monday, May 12, 2025 - Wrestling icon Sabu has died at the age of 60, just three weeks after participating in his retirement match, according to a statement released by All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
The organization paid tribute to the legendary performer,
praising his unforgettable high-risk style and unwavering dedication to the
sport. AEW extended its condolences to Sabu's family and friends, though no
cause of death was disclosed.
Born Terry Brunk, Sabu began his wrestling journey in the
mid-1980s under the guidance of his uncle, Edward "The Sheik" Farhat.
He rose to prominence in 1991 through his work with Frontier Martial-Arts
Wrestling, where his brutal in-ring style earned him both acclaim and the
battle scars that became part of his legend. Although some speculated that his
scars were self-inflicted, those close to him insisted they were the result of
his participation in extreme wrestling matches.
Sabu built a storied career in Extreme Championship
Wrestling (ECW), World Championship Wrestling (WCW), and had a run with WWE
between 2006 and 2007. He continued to make appearances in the wrestling world
well into his later years, with his final match taking place on April 18 of
this year.
In the 2010s, Sabu was in a relationship with fellow
professional wrestler Melissa Coates, who passed away in 2021 from
complications related to COVID-19 at the age of 52.
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