As we reported earlier this morning here on eWn, Lucha libre legend Humberto Garza Sr. passed away on Sunday at the age of 85.
Garza Sr. was the grandfather of WWE Superstars Angel & Humberto.
WWE issued the following statement on Humberto Garza Sr’s passing earlier today:
Humberto Garza Sr. passes away
WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of Humberto Garza Sr.
Garza Sr. is the patriarch of an incredible wrestling dynasty, with his grandsons Angel & Humberto now competing in WWE as the tag team Los Lotharios.
A leader in the Mexican wrestling community, Garza Sr. competed in the EMLL from the 1950s into the 1970s.
Angel posted a touching photo on Twitter yesterday in remembrance of his grandfather.
— Angel Garza (@AngelGarzaWwe) October 16, 2022
Humberto also shared a photo of him & Angel with their grandfather, as he expressed his love for his late grandfather.
WWE offers its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and fans of Humberto Garza Sr.
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