Family of wrestling icon PAC break their silence with heartbreaking statement after his shock death at just 40… hours after competing in AEW

Benjamin Satterley’s family has spoken for the first time since the wrestler, 40, was found dead hours after performing. The British superstar, known by his ring name PAC, competed in AEW’s All Out pay-per-view in Chicago on Saturday night.Less than 24 hours later, he was pronounced dead after being found slumped in his car outside a CAVA restaurant near Chicago O’Hare International Airport.The sudden passing of one of the sport’s most beloved stars sent shockwaves around the wrestling community.Further examinations are ongoing to determine the cause and manner of death, although Des Plaines Police say, ‘there are no indications of foul play, and the circumstances surrounding the death are not considered suspicious.’AEW returned without Satterley for a tribute episode of Dynamite on Wednesday night in Pittsburgh, in which broadcaster Renee Paquette read out a heartbreaking statement from Satterley’s family. Broadcaster Renee Paquette read a statement from Benjamin Satterley’s grieving family Tributes were paid to the late wrestler known as PAC during an emotional AEW Dynamite showPaquette stood alongside a floral arrangement in the ring and a picture of Satterley then shared words from his wife Natalie, mom Jillian and dad Stephen, who are mourning the loss of their only child.  ‘We are completely devastated to have lost our beautiful Ben, but the love and support we have received from every corner of the globe has been helping us get through these last few awful days,’ the statement said. ‘Whilst he will always have a legacy as one of the greatest wrestlers the UK has ever produced, we have been so glad to see so many wonderful tributes that acknowledged who Ben was as a person. ‘He exemplified what it means to be a decent human being and an honorable man with principles who adored his family and his sausage dog son Wolfie.’ They referenced his love of his soccer team, Newcastle United, spending time with his parents and dancing on nights out with his wife and friends, as well as thanking AEW president Tony Khan for giving him a life-changing opportunity after he left WWE.Khan and AEW were also acknowledged for helping them navigate the aftermath of his shocking death.  ‘Ben was so happy and proud to be part of this AEW family and be in an encouraging and caring environment he could feel at ease in,’ his family said.A host of other tributes were delivered during the show from fellow wrestlers while fans offered their support.  The wrestling star died just hours after performing on AEW’s latest PPV event in Chicago His cause of death has yet to be determined after he was found slumped over in his car’Thank you to all of Ben’s fans for their support over the years,’ his family said. ‘We send you our love and have been moved to see so many people say so many wonderful things about his impact on their lives, whether great or small. We will love you forever Ben, and our lives will never be the same without you.’Satterley’s death comes after former AEW wrestler Andy Williams died after an in-ring emergency.Satterley mourned the loss of his fellow competitor in his tragic last social media post, sharing a picture of the pair behind the scenes just 10 days before his own death.Satterley gave a televised tribute to Williams on Sept. 12, saying: ‘We always knew you were an anomaly too good for this world. ‘I just want to say I love you, man. And you always made sure that I knew you loved me too. I’ll miss you, my friend. ‘Till we meet again.’ PART ONE: Every ugly detail of Tom and Gisele’s marriage… the secret letter stashed in a drawer… and her savage last three words PART TWO: Why Tom Brady’s college teammates were convinced he was gay… until one uninhibited night proved the truth: Secrets from his years before fame – and existential crisis that drove him to the brink