Pac’s Death Ruled Natural: Bronchial Asthma Confirmed as Cause

Pac wrestler death bronchial asthma — The death of Benjamin Satterley, the professional wrestler known to fans as Pac, was caused by bronchial asthma, the Cook County medical examiner’s office confirmed on Friday, Oct. 17, 2026. The office ruled the manner of death natural. Satterley was 40 years old. The New York Post was the first outlet to report the cause, which had remained publicly undisclosed in the weeks following his death. The confirmation closes a period of speculation and brings official clarity to a loss that prompted widespread shock and grief in the wrestling world.

Where and when Satterley was found

Satterley was found in Des Plaines, Illinois, on Sept. 27. The city sits roughly two miles north of Chicago O’Hare International Airport. His death occurred one day after he appeared at All Elite Wrestling’s All Out pay-per-view, which was held in the Chicago area. The brief does not specify the exact time of death, who found him, or whether he had a known history of asthma.

A career that spanned continents

Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Satterley came up through the British independent wrestling circuit before establishing himself in Japan and the United States. He wrestled for New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre, and later for WWE, where he performed under the name Adrian Neville. In AEW, he was known as The Bastard and nicknamed The Man That Gravity Forgot. He was a member of the Death Riders stable. His hard-hitting style and aerial ability made him a globally recognized figure in professional wrestling.

Tribute and family statements

Days after his death, AEW dedicated an episode of Dynamite to Satterley, turning the broadcast into a tribute show. A statement from his family was read during the episode. The family described him as decent and honorable, and said he adored his family and his sausage dog, Wolfie. Marina Shafir, a fellow member of the Death Riders, praised his modesty and influence. His wife, Natalie, posted a tribute on Instagram in which she thanked him for their life together and said the family would look after each other. She also described the period as a nightmare and expressed how much he is missed.

Satterley rarely broke character in public, and the tributes that followed his death revealed a humility and kindness behind his in-ring persona. The medical examiner’s findings now provide a definitive answer to the question that had lingered since late September.