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Wrestler PAC died from bronchial asthma, medical examiner says
British wrestler Benjamin Satterley, known as PAC, died from bronchial asthma at 40.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office ruled his death natural, weeks after he died on September 27 in Des Plaines, Illinois.
He was found unresponsive in a rental car outside a restaurant and was pronounced dead after first responders arrived.
Satterley had wrestled for AEW in Chicago the night before, competing against Andrade and appearing later in the main event.
Before joining AEW in 2019, he competed in WWE as Adrian Neville, and he began wrestling in 2004.
The medical examiner's finding clarified the cause of death after weeks of speculation.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office determined that wrestler PAC died from bronchial asthma.
His death was ruled natural, according to a spokesperson for the office.
PAC, whose real name was Benjamin Satterley, was 40.
He was found unresponsive in a rental car near Chicago O’Hare International Airport on September 27, 2026.
He had wrestled at AEW All Out in Chicago the night before.
- Who
- PAC, whose real name was Benjamin Satterley.
- What
- He died from bronchial asthma, and his death was ruled natural.
- When
- September 27, 2026. The medical examiner’s findings were confirmed on October 16.
- Where
- In a rental car outside a CAVA restaurant in Des Plaines, Illinois, near Chicago O’Hare International Airport.
- Why
- The medical examiner’s office determined that bronchial asthma caused his death.
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PAC wrestled Andrade El Idolo at AEW All Out in Chicago the night before he was found.
PAC was found unresponsive in a rental car in Des Plaines, Illinois, and was pronounced dead.
A spokesperson for the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that PAC died from bronchial asthma and that his death was ruled natural.
- Age
- 40
- Cause of death
- Bronchial asthma
- Manner of death
- Natural
- Date found unresponsive
- September 27, 2026
- Location
- Des Plaines, Illinois, near Chicago O’Hare International Airport
- Last event
- AEW All Out in Chicago, the night before his death
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What people are saying
A native of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Satterley began his wrestling career in 2004 and went on to perform for wrestling organizations all over the world, captivating fans with innovative high-flying moves and incredible in-ring ability
Pac signed with All Elite Wrestling in 2019 and held multiple AEW Championships and competed in some of the most memorable matches in AEW history.
We will try our hardest to get through this nightmare and look after each other as I know that’s what you would want, but we will miss you every minute, of every hour, of every day. Love you eternally pet,