Rey Misterio Sr. (actual title: Miguel Ángel López Díaz) died in December 2024, his circle of relatives showed in addition to the Lucha Libre AAA International. Easiest referred to as the uncle of the WWE’s Rey Mysterio, the retired athlete helped his whole circle of relatives construct a legacy within the wrestling global.
“We feel sorry about the delicate demise of Miguel Ángel López Días, referred to as Rey Mysterio Sr. [sic]” the AAA’s remark learn in Spanish, which was once translated to English. “We ship our maximum trustworthy condolences to his family members and lift our prayers to heaven for his everlasting relaxation.”
Misterio Sr.’s explanation for demise is unclear. The wrestling global and numerous enthusiasts paid tribute to honor Misterio Sr.’s contributions to the business. With the exception of being an influential determine to his circle of relatives, the past due wrestler was once additionally a legend to fellow wrestlers. All over his time within the ring, he went via names equivalent to “Bullrider” and “Rey Misterio” ahead of including the “Sr.” phase to tell apart himself from his nephew.
Misterio Sr. wrestled from the Seventies till 2009 when he retired. Alternatively, he in brief returned to wrestling one ultimate time in 2023.
Find out about Misterio Sr.’s circle of relatives, beneath.
How Many Children Does Rey Misterio Sr. Have?
Misterio Sr. was once a father to his son, Miguel Aarón López Hernández, a.okay.a El Hijo de Rey Misterio.
Used to be Rey Misterio Sr. Married?
It’s unclear if Misterio Sr. was once married.
Who Else Is in Rey Misterio’s Circle of relatives?
Except for his nephew, Misterio Sr. may be associated with Dominik Mysterio, who’s Rey Jr.’s son.
When information broke of Misterio Sr.’s demise, his grand-niece Aalyah Mysterio remembered him in a be aware she shared to her Instagram Tales along a photograph of them in combination.
“Forever thankful for you, uncle,” Aalyah wrote in her message, which was once translated from Spanish to English. “With out you, my dad wouldn’t be the individual or fighter he’s lately. Relaxation in peace, uncle.”
Dominik additionally paid tribute to his nice uncle in an Instagram submit. He didn’t come with a caption however shared photos from Misterio Sr.’s occupation within the ring.