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We’re learning more about the tragic death of WWE star Windham Rotunda better known as Bray Wyatt.
On Thursday, WWE’s Triple H announced Rotunda had tragically passed away at 36.
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.
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…
— Triple H (@TripleH) August 24, 2023
Rotunda had been sidelined for months due to a mysterious illness.
Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp revealed that Rotunda got COVID earlier this year that exacerbated a heart condition. Unfortunately despite having nearly fully recovered, Rotunda suffered a fatal heart attack on Thursday.
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.
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) August 25, 2023