Entertainment · October 16, 2026
AEW star Pac’s cause of death revealed
Authorities have determined that All Elite Wrestling (AEW) star Benjamin Satterley, known by his ring name 'Pac,' passed away from bronchial asthma on September 27. Satterley was found unresponsive in a rental vehicle in a restaurant parking lot in Des Plaines, Illinois, shortly after performing at an AEW event. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office officially ruled the 40-year-old's death as natural, finding no signs of trauma or suspicious activity at the scene. His family and widow have released statements expressing their devastation and gratitude for the global outpouring of support.
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- New York PostTabloid
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Benjamin Satterley (Pac) died at the age of 40.
- The official cause of death was bronchial asthma.
- The manner of death was ruled natural.
- Satterley was found on September 27 in a rental car in a CAVA parking lot in Des Plaines, Illinois.
- First responders found no suspicious markings or injuries on the body.
- Satterley had performed for AEW the day before his death.
Reported by only some outlets
- Satterley's phone had Google Maps open with a route to O'Hare Airport.
- Medication was found inside his vehicle.
- Saliva was noted on the front of his shirt by investigators.
- Satterley's family released a statement via Renee Paquette on September 30.
- His widow, Natalie Satterley, posted a tribute on Instagram on October 12.
Confirmed
- Benjamin Satterley died of bronchial asthma.
- The death occurred in Des Plaines, Illinois, on September 27.
- The medical examiner ruled the death natural.
- Satterley was 40 years old.
Reported
- Satterley was found with saliva on his shirt and medication in the car. (New York Post and Us Weekly (citing Des Plaines Police Dept))
- Satterley had Google Maps open to O'Hare Airport on his phone. (New York Post)
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