WWE icon Sabu passes away at 60

Sabu, the professional wrestling legend, passed away at the age of 60. According to PWInsider, the former ECW and WWE star passed away on May 11. His death occurs only a few weeks after he announced his retirement from professional wrestling after defeating Joey Janela in what was dubbed his "retirement match."

Notably, Sabu was a three-time World Heavyweight Champion and regarded as one of the most inventive performers of his time.
Although PWInsider has acknowledged the icon's passing, it is yet to provide details on his cause of death. Back in 2013, Sabu was hospitalized after a serious medical emergency, according to Squared Circle Expo.

The convention's official Facebook page issued a statement and it was announced that Sabu would not be taking part at the remainder of the expo after having "a serious medical emergency on the show floor." The wrestler was en route to a medical facility at the time, as per the statement.
Taking to X, then Twitter, Sabu too issued a brief statement, saying that he was doing better. He also expressed gratitude to fans for their well wishes, without revealing the reason behind his hospitalization.

Meanwhile, the legendary wrestler's friends and admirers have already started to pay their homage.

Francine, a fellow ECW alumnus, paid tribute to the legend, writing:"My heart is broken. Rest in peace to my friend Sabu. I love you always."
Rob Van Dam, his longtime colleague and opponent in the ring, honored him with a straightforward finger-pointing-up emoji, alluding to Sabu's famous ring posture.

The Blue Meanie, also known as Brian Heffron to ECW and WWE fans, wrote: "Rest In Peace Sabu… Thank you, I love you, I'll miss you… I'm totally devastated."WWE star Damian Priest posted a broken heart and the same emoji, posting, "Rest easy, legend."