LUCHA LIBRE legend Humberto Garza Sr has sadly died at the age of 85.
He was the grandfather of WWE tag team Los Lotharios.
https://twitter.com/WWE/status/1582056155315986434?s=20&t=orx33Lsh3SH7JrlkGmX5sQWrestling legend Humberto Garza Sr has died aged 85[/caption]
https://twitter.com/AngelGarzaWwe/status/1581765844765638656His grandsons, WWE tag team Los Lotharios, paid tribute on social media[/caption]
And Garza Sr was himself an iconic Mexican wrestler back in his day.
Billed as a “leader” in Mexico’s wrestling community, he grappled in the EMLL for 20 years between the 1950s and 1970s.
Garza Sr’s grandsons Angel and Humberto currently star in the WWE as tag team duo Los Lotharios.
The latter paid tribute to his grandad on social media, saying: “Rest easy Grandpa, I love you.”
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The WWE paid tribute to Garza Sr in a statement online.
And they also sent their best wishes to his grandsons, currently on the roster.
It read: “WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of Humberto Garza Sr.
“WWE offers its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and fans of Humberto Garza Sr.”
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Meanwhile, former WWE star Alberto Del Rio also paid tribute on Twitter.
He said: “Today Mexican wrestling is mourning the loss of Mr. Humberto Garza.
“To his grandchildren, @AngelGarzaWwe and @humberto_wwe , my condolences and a big hug, as well as to all his family and fans at this difficult time.
“Rest in peace Don Humberto.”