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Benjamin Satterley dies at 40; cause confirmed as bronchial asthma

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 4:08 PM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Benjamin Satterley dies at 40; cause confirmed as bronchial asthma

Summary

Professional wrestler Benjamin Satterley, also known as Pac, passed away on September 27 at the age of 40. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office in Chicago classified the cause of death as natural, attributing it to bronchial asthma. Satterley had competed in AEW's All Out pay-per-view event just a day before, losing the AEW National Championship. He debuted in wrestling in 2004 and became known for his high-flying style and finishing move. AEW publicly offered condolences to his family, friends, and fans after his passing.

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Key Details

•Satterley died on September 27, 2026.
•The cause of death was confirmed as bronchial asthma.
•He lost the AEW National Championship the day before his death.
•Satterley was a prominent figure in AEW and WWE.
•AEW expressed condolences to Satterley’s family and fans.

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4:08 PMYahoo Sports — Pro Wrestler Benjamin Satterley Cause Of Death Determined

What they're saying

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Champion professional wrestler Benjamin Satterley died last month at 40 of bronchial asthma, Chicago’s Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has determined. The death was classified as natural. The cause of death was first reported by The New York Post and has been confirmed by other media outlets. Satterley, who over the years wrestled for AEW …
— Yahoo Sports

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