Mike ‘Mantaur’ Halac dead at 55: Iconic former WWE star passes away as daughter posts heartbroken tribute
WRESTLER Mike Halac, best known as WWE superstar Mantaur, has died at the age of 55.
Halac’s daughter, Demi, confirmed the news on social media, announcing he passed away in his sleep on July 11.
Speaking from her father’s account, she posted: “It’s Michael’s daughter Demi, I’m sorry to break the bad news that my dad has passed away.
“He went peacefully in his sleep. He’s no longer in pain.
“This really hit home to lose my father, he will forever be in my heart and many others.
“I love you dad. Make the skies beautiful for me. ”
And fellow wrestle Paul Neu, known as P. N. News, paid tribute to his former colleague, saying: “This is a bitter pill to swallow. RIP Michael Halac my tag partner, great friend and brother in all sense of the word except blood.
“We fought like family, but always made up. You will be missed. God bless your soul. Until we meet again. Love you brother.”
Halac broke into the wrestling business in 1991 and joined the WWE three years later.
He left in 1995 for a brief stint with ECW, before returning to Vince McMahon‘s company in 1996 as Goldust’s bodyguard.
In ECW, he was known as Bruiser Mastino.
During his career, he shared the ring with a host of big names including the likes of Dave Taylor, Owen Hart, William Regal, Chris Benoit, and Finlay.
Recently, Halec’s Mantaur character was portrayed in NBC’s Young Rock series – which details a look back at The Rock’s [Dwayne Johnson] career in wrestling.
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