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LONDON – A Mexican wrestler and actor appearing in the movie "Nacho Libre" died Saturday after his fall during a match.
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Cesar Cuauhtemoc Gonzalez Barron, the star of the free lucha struggle known as Silver King, died at a performance Saturday at the London Roadhouse. He was 51 years old.
Gonzalez was confronted with Juventud Guerrera, or Youth Warrior, when he became insensitive, reports the New York Times.
Promoter Lucha Libre World said in a statement Gonzalez "suffered what we believe to be a cardiac arrest while he was playing in the show and died sadly." an event at the Roundhouse. At this point, the details are still under study, so we have no more information to share. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family, his friends and the entire Lucha Libre team.
– Roundhouse (@RoundhouseLDN) May 12, 2019
Gonzalez also competed as Silver King in World Championship Wrestling from 1997 to 2000.
"Luchador Champion in his native Mexico, Silver King has entertained audiences around the world. , "World Wrestling Entertainment said in a statement." And was a featured player in the WCW's Cruiserweight division in the late '90s. "
He appeared as a champion and comic wrestler in the film's 2006 "Nacho Libre", which featured Jack Black.
"Vaya con dios, hermano (Go with God, brother)," wrote Black on social media with an old photo of Gonzalez on the set.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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