Sabu, the professional wrestling legend whose real name was Terry Brunk, died at the age of 60 on May 11, 2025, just weeks after his retirement match against Joey Janela during WrestleMania weekend. His final match was extremely brutal, involving barbed wire and heavy physical toll, where he was left bloodied and even collapsed briefly, but he continued to fight through the pain
. The exact official cause of Sabu's death has not been publicly confirmed. However, it is widely reported that he died of a heart attack, which is a common cause of death among wrestlers with intense physical careers
. There are also reports and speculation about possible drug use prior to his final match, but no official confirmation has been made, and investigations into the cause of death may be complicated by family matters
. Sabu had a history of serious health emergencies, including a significant medical incident in 2013, but he continued to wrestle until his retirement in 2025
. In summary, Sabu died of a heart attack shortly after a very physically demanding final wrestling match, but the full details of his death remain private and somewhat unclear
