AEW star Pac's cause of death confirmed as bronchial asthma
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 12:17 AM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026

The cause of death for AEW star Pac, real name Benjamin Satterley, has been revealed as bronchial asthma. Satterley, 40, was found unconscious in his vehicle near a restaurant the day after competing at AEW All Out. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office reported that his death was ruled natural, with no signs of foul play observed on the scene. Eyewitnesses alerted authorities after discovering him slumped in the car. AEW later honored Satterley with a tribute show featuring numerous matches in his memory by fellow wrestlers.
- •Pac died on September 4, 2026, after AEW All Out.
- •He was discovered in a vehicle en route to O'Hare Airport.
- •Satterley participated in a match against Andrade El Idolo the night before.
- •AEW held an emotional tribute show after his passing.
- •Medication was reportedly found at the scene.
- 12:17 AMCageside Seats — Pac died of natural causes
- 12:09 AMYahoo Sports — AEW star PAC died of asthma attack, medical examiner rules
- 11:25 PMWrestling Inc — Late AEW Star Pac's Cause Of Death Reportedly Revealed
"Photo by Craig Ambrosio/WWE via Getty Images | WWE via Getty Images Less than one month ago, the professional wrestling world was rocked by the news that Benjamin Satterley, known professionally as Pac in AEW and Neville in WWE, died at the young age of 40-years-old. Because of his age and the circumstances, it was certainly understandable that speculation ran rampant as fans tried to digest and process the loss of a beloved wrestler gone far too soon. It only took days for reports to get out offering some information on the circumstances surrounding his death. He was found in his car unresponsive but additional testing would be needed to determine an exact cause of death. The word on that was it would be a number of weeks before that would be the case but there was no reason to suspect foul play. The New York Post is now reporting a spokesperson for the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office revealed investigators have determined he died of natural causes, namely bronchial asthma. Everyone at Cageside Seats continues to wish the best to Pac’s family and friends during this difficult time.
"PAC, whose real name was Benjamin Satterley, has officially been deemed a natural death, with no foul play suspected.
"The cause of death for late AEW star Pac, real name Benjamin Satterley, was reportedly revealed.
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External links- Cageside SeatsOct 17, 2026, 12:17 AMPac died of natural causes
Photo by Craig Ambrosio/WWE via Getty Images | WWE via Getty Images Less than one month ago, the professional wrestling world was rocked by the news that Benjamin Satterley, known professionally as Pac in AEW and Neville in WWE, died at the young age of 40-years-old. Because of his age and the circumstances, it was certainly understandable that speculation ran rampant as fans tried to digest and process the loss of a beloved wrestler gone far too soon. It only took days for reports to get out offering some information on the circumstances surrounding his death. He was found in his car unresponsive but additional testing would be needed to determine an exact cause of death. The word on that was it would be a number of weeks before that would be the case but there was no reason to suspect foul play. The New York Post is now reporting a spokesperson for the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office revealed investigators have determined he died of natural causes, namely bronchial asthma. Everyone at Cageside Seats continues to wish the best to Pac’s family and friends during this difficult time.
- Yahoo SportsOct 17, 2026, 12:09 AMAEW star PAC died of asthma attack, medical examiner rules
PAC, whose real name was Benjamin Satterley, has officially been deemed a natural death, with no foul play suspected.
- Wrestling IncOct 16, 2026, 11:25 PMLate AEW Star Pac's Cause Of Death Reportedly Revealed
The cause of death for late AEW star Pac, real name Benjamin Satterley, was reportedly revealed.
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