Jim Breaks dead at 83: ITV wrestler dubbed ‘cry baby’ passes away on Christmas Day
AN ITV wrestling star passed away on Christmas Day, his family have confirmed.
Jim Breaks, 83, has died after spending the last few years of his life in Gran Canaria following a successful career.
In his 30 years, Breaks bagged the British Welterweight Championship eight times and the British Lightweight Championship nine times.
The Bradford-born wrestler soon got the name “Cry Baby” for himself after multiple “tantrums” in the ring.
A cause of death has not yet been revealed.
However, it is understood he had been battling senile dementia in recent years.
Breaks’ granddaughter Jo Jo paid tribute to him in a heartfelt post.
She said: “My family and friends are going through a hard time as we sadly lost my granddad Christmas Day.
“I appreciate all your lovely comments and love reading them.”
His death comes after he was charged with killing his ex-girlfriend.
Breaks was arrested in 2017 after he reportedly smashed a cup over Donna Cowley’s head.
He then fled the scene before Donna, 47, called emergency services and died in hospital, a court at the time heard.
Prosecutors had demanded a 15-year jail sentence.
But Judge Emilio Moya ruled he was “unfit” to stand trial after reading medical records in 2020.