Renowned Mexican wrestler Rey Misterio Sr, uncle of WWE superstar Rey Mysterio Jr, has passed away at the age of 66. His family confirmed the news on December 20, 2024.

Misterio Sr, whose real name was Miguel Angel Lopez Dias, was a celebrated figure in the lucha libre wrestling scene. He rose to fame by earning championship titles with top-tier organizations, including the World Wrestling Association and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, often referred to as Mexico’s version of WWE.

In addition to his success in Mexico, Misterio Sr showcased his skills on the global stage. Notably, he performed at events like World Championship Wrestling’s Starrcade in 1990, where his high-flying and dynamic wrestling style left a lasting impression on fans and fellow athletes worldwide.

Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide announced his passing in a heartfelt post on X, expressing condolences to his family and honoring his legacy.

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“We regret the sensitive death of Miguel Angel Lopez Dias, known as Rey Mysterio Sr. We send our most sincere condolences to his loved ones and raise our prayers to heaven for his eternal rest,” read the post.

Rey Misterio Sr’s impact on the world of wrestling will be remembered for generations, as his contributions inspired countless fans and wrestlers around the globe.

Lamentamos el sensible fallecimiento de Miguel Ángel López Días, conocido como Rey Mysterio Sr.

Enviamos nuestro más sincero pésame a sus seres queridos y elevamos nuestras oraciones al cielo por su eterno descanso. pic.twitter.com/xnvqSndotS

— Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (@luchalibreaaa) December 20, 2024