Rey Mysterio's Uncle, Rey Misterio Sr, Passes Away Aged 66

Lucha Libre AAA today (December 20) announced the passing of Rey Misterio Sr at the age of 66 years old.

Rey Misterio Sr, the uncle of WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio and grand uncle to Dominik Mysterio, wrestled for over 30 years from the mid 1970’s to late 2000’s. Misterio retired in 2009, although he wrestled once more in 2023.

In a post made on X, Lucha Libre AAA announced the passing of Misterio, real name Miguel Ángel López Días, and sent their sincere condolences to his loved ones while offering prayers.

Lamentamos el sensible fallecimiento de Miguel Ángel López Días, conocido como Rey Mysterio Sr.

Enviamos nuestro más sincero pésame a sus seres queridos y elevamos nuestras oraciones al cielo por su eterno descanso. pic.twitter.com/xnvqSndotS

— Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (@luchalibreaaa) December 20, 2024

Misterio made his wrestling debut in Mexico in1976. In 1990, he appeared at WCW Starrcade where he teamed up with Konnan, eventually losing to The Steiner Brothers.