What we know about the illness Bray Wyatt had

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Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal will air on April 1, 2024, on Peacock
Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal will air on April 1, 2024, on Peacock

WWE wrestler Bray Wyatt passed away in August 2023 at the age of just 36.

It has since been reported that the star had been suffering an illness in the lead-up to his passing.

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WWE Wrestler Bray Wyatt passed away aged 36 in August 2023Credit: Monica Schipper/FilmMagic

Who was Bray Wyatt?

Bray Wyatt, whose real name was Windham Rotunda, was an American professional wrestler. 

He was born on May 23, 1987, in Florida, and died on August 24, 2023.

The star was the son of wrestler Mike Rotunda and grandson of wrestler Blackjack Mulligan.

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His brother, Taylor Rotunda, also performed in the WWE under the name Bo Dallas.

Wyatt was once married to real estate agent Samantha Rotunda.

The couple split in 2017 but welcomed two daughters, Cadyn and Kendyl Rotunda, during their relationship.

Wyatt was then in a relationship with his fiancee JoJo Offerman.

She is also a professional wrestler, best known for her role on the reality show Total Divas.

Wyatt and Offerman welcomed a son named Knash Sixx in May 2019.

Their daughter, Hyrie Von, was born the following year.

After Wyatt's death, it was confirmed that all the proceeds from his merchandise sales would go to his family.

A statement on the WWE website read: "In the wake of Bray Wyatt's death, WWE will donate all net proceeds to support JoJo Offerman and his children."

What illness did Bray Wyatt have?

Wyatt hadn't been seen on TV since February 2023, with rumors suggesting he was dealing with an injury.

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It has since been reported that he had been suffering from heart issues that were brought on by a bout of Covid-19.

Wrestling reporter Sean Ross Sapp shared online that Wyatt had been making progress shortly before his death.

He posted on Twitter: "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."

According to the Mail Online, the WWE had been taking precautions to ensure Wyatt was able to stabilize his health long-term before he died.

They report that his illness was "both career and life-threatening."

WWE wrestler Bray Wyatt watches from the sideline during the XFL game between the DC Defenders and Tampa Bay Vipers on March 01, 2020, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida
WWE wrestler Bray Wyatt watches from the sideline during the XFL game between the DC Defenders and Tampa Bay Vipers on March 01, 2020, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FloridaCredit: Mark LoMoglio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

What was Bray Wyatt's cause of death?

Wyatt's death was confirmed on August 25, 2023, by WWE.

The promotion said in a statement: "WWE is saddened to learn that Windham Rotunda, also known as Bray Wyatt, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 24, at age 36."

It was reported that he died after suffering a heart attack.

Laura Donaldson

Wrestling, US Explainers, US Evergreen, Explainers, Evergreen, Celebrity deaths, Bray Wyatt

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