Sabu, the professional wrestler whose real name was Terrance Michael Brunk, died in May 2025 at the age of 60 or 61. The reported cause of death was a heart attack

. He had been battling health issues for some time and had a serious medical emergency in 2023, which required hospitalization

. His final wrestling match took place just weeks before his death at Joey Janela's Spring Break 9 event, where he suffered a concussion early in the match but managed to finish and win the bout

. The exact details surrounding his death remain somewhat unclear, as toxicology tests were pending and his estranged wife, who is the next of kin, has not authorized the full release of information regarding the cause of death

. There were also reports and speculation about drug use prior to his final match, but no official confirmation has been made public

. In summary, Sabu died primarily due to a heart attack following a period of declining health and physical trauma from his wrestling career, with some details about the circumstances of his death still undisclosed