29 Wrestlers Who Died In 2019

6. Perro Aguayo Sr. (3 July)

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Perro Aguayo, one of the biggest draws in lucha libre history, died on 3 July after suffering an infarction. He was 73.

Debuting in 1968, Aguayo eventually became known for the influential rudo brawling style that made him one of his era's most effective villains. After starring for the defunct UWA promotion throughout the '70s and '80s, he helped form AAA in 1992, continuing as a top star, and participating in one of his best drawing feuds with Konnan and Cien Caras.

Aguayo's retirement tour eventually saw him jump ship to CMLL. He took the hair of Caras and Mascara Ano in 2000 and lost what was supposed to be his last match to Universo 2000 the following year, but ended up returning in 2005 and wrestled his last match in August 2007.

The Mexican legend's final years were blighted by tragedy; his son, Perro Aguayo Jr., passed away in the ring while wrestling Rey Mysterio in 2015. Aguayo Sr. removed himself from the public eye thereafter, living a private life up until his death earlier this year.

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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.