PAC's Cause of Death Revealed After Sudden Passing at 40
The Cook County Medical Examiner has ruled that AEW wrestler PAC, born Benjamin Satterley, died of natural causes related to bronchial asthma. He was found unresponsive in a rental car near Chicago O'Hare Airport in September.
Why it matters
The clarification of the cause of death resolves public speculation surrounding the sudden passing of a prominent professional athlete.
AEW News PAC’s Cause of Death Revealed After Sudden Passing at 40 ⌾ Steve Carrier | ▣ October 16, 2026 | ◷ 3 min read iPhone App Android App Send News Tip Leave Comment Follow Us To Stay Connected With Our Updates 蝶 Connect with us on Bluesky → PAC’s cause of death has finally been revealed weeks after the AEW star was found unresponsive inside a rental car near Chicago O’Hare International Airport.
The New York Post reported on October 16 that the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office determined Benjamin Satterley, better known to wrestling fans as PAC, died from bronchial asthma. His manner of death was officially ruled natural.
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