21 Wrestlers Who Died In 2018

11. Brickhouse Brown (29 July)

Grandmaster Sexay
Pro Wrestling Illustrated

After several days of conflicting reports about his ailing health, Frederick 'Brickhouse Brown' Seawright died on 29 July after a battle with prostate cancer. He was buried just over a week later, on what would have been his 58th birthday.

Delaware-born Seawright was a prominent heel in the southern territories during the '80s. Despite having no training whatsoever, he managed to sweet talk his way into Joe Blanchard's Southwest Championship Wrestling in San Antonio, where he was soon spotted by Terry Funk, who took him under his wing.

It was in Memphis where Seawright earned most of his prestige, after a heated back and forth with territory top dog Jerry Lawler. He was also a prominent star in the USWA and the AWA, in addition to making a handful of enhancement appearances for WWF in 1995.

Seawright was diagnosed with cancer in April 2017. He subsequently lost 100 pounds, and was forced into hospice care at the start of the year. After initial reports suggesting he had died on 20 July proved bogus, Seawright passed away nine days later.

Editorial Team
Editorial Team

Benjamin was born in 1987, and is still not dead. He variously enjoys classical music, old-school adventure games (they're not dead), and walks on the beach (albeit short - asthma, you know). He's currently trying to compile a comprehensive history of video game music, yet denies accusations that he purposefully targets niche audiences. He's often wrong about these things.