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Silver King, pro wrestler and Nacho Libre actor, dies during show

The Mexican wrestler won championships in Mexico and Japan, he became widely popular after staring in the Nacho Libre film

English | 14-05-19 | 12:07 | Newsroom | Actualizada | 14-05-19 | 12:23 |

Redacción El Universal

The wrestling world has lost one of its most talented and charismatic figures . Silver King , the popular professional wrestler , who also appeared on the Nacho Libre film , died during a show in London .

Below is a statement from Lucha Libre World concerning the tragic loss of Silver King last night at the Roundhouse.

Rest In Peace Silver King, you will be sorely missed. pic.twitter.com/nzk9F1jfCa
— Lucha Libre World (@luchalibreldn) May 12, 2019

Silver King

was participating at the Lucha World Fest in London when he suddenly fainted. Reports suggest he suffered a cardiac arrest .

The company that hosted the event in London , the Lucha Libre Worldwide Association , and other wrestlers lamented his death .

DESCANSE EN PAZ SILVER KING
El Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre se une a la pena que embarga a la familia luchística por el sensible fallecimiento del Sr. César González, mejor conocido como Silver King / Black Tiger, quien tuvo una destacada trayectoria.

Descanse en paz. pic.twitter.com/U9FuS0rNx8
— Lucha Libre CMLL (@CMLL_OFICIAL) May 11, 2019

Lamento profundamente la muerte de mi gran rival y compañero de tantas batallas. Se fue como él quería: luchando! @SILVERKING hasta siempre querido amigo #SilverKing
— El Hijo del Santo (@ElHijodelSanto) May 12, 2019

The beloved wrestler won championships in Mexico , Japan , among other countries and became widely popular after staring in the Nacho Libre film .