Sabu, a.k.a. hardcore wrestling pioneer Terry Brunk, dies
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The wrestling world was saddened upon hearing the news of the death of Sabu (real name: Terry Brunk) at the age of 61 on Sunday. Especially since Sabu,
The wrestling, combat sports, and entertainment communities were stunned by the sudden death of Terry Brunk—known to fans around the world as Sabu—who passed away on May 11, 2025, at the age of 60. A pioneer of pain and spectacle,
In 2023, the ECW legend was participating in the Squared Circle Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana. However, just on the second day, he suffered a ‘serious medical emergency’ on the show floor and had to be taken to the hospital. After the episode, he assured his fans, tweeting: “Hello everyone I am doing better and thank you for your well wishes ☝️”