We have received word that 31 year old UK wrestler Ryan Smile has passed away. Smile is known for his work in RevPro, OTT, and ATTACK! in the UK among other companies. Fellow wrestler Damian McKeown (aka Damien Dunne) posted to Facebook to announce that Smile passed away on Tuesday, writing:
“It is with great sadness that I have to inform everyone that Ryan Smile passed away yesterday after losing his battle with mental health. This is a truly terrible loss of a larger than life character who brightened every room he was in with his passion, energy & humour. Please respect the privacy of Alice & her family at this time.”
OTT Wrestling posted the following in regards to his Smile’s death:
Our team is devastated to learn of the loss of Ryan Smile. His talent and contribution set the standard for what British/Irish wrestling was to become.
A tragic loss
RIP pic.twitter.com/QWrcmHEv1c— OTT WRESTLING (@OTT_wrestling) October 14, 2020
We here at eWrestlingNews would like to send out our condolences to the family and friends of Ryan Smile during this tragic time.
