Benjamin Satterley, the pro wrestling star known as Pac, was found dead in Illinois on Sunday, September 27, a day after his final match at the All Out event in Chicago. Now details have started to surface regarding the sudden demise of the 40-year-old wrestling star, which has sent shockwaves through the sports world.
The Des Plaines Police Department has ruled out any foul play and stated that the circumstances surrounding Satterley's death are not being treated as suspicious. Police officials added that the official cause of death will be determined by the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office pending an initial autopsy report.
According to the California Post, Satterley was discovered unresponsive in a car outside a restaurant in Illinois on Sunday, September 27, at around 4 p.m. local time. Citing a 911 emergency call, the outlet reported that first responders pronounced him dead at the scene.
All Elite Wrestling announced Satterley's passing in a social media statement late Sunday. "All Elite Wrestling is saddened to announce the passing of Benjamin Satterley, aka Pac," the statement read.
A native of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Satterley began his professional wrestling career in 2004, competing in the world's leading promotions and earning a massive fan base for his high-flying style and in-ring athleticism. He signed with AEW in 2019 and featured in several marquee matches, cementing his legacy in the industry.