Humberto Garza Sr dead aged 85: Grandfather of WWE tag team Los Lotharios and Lucha Libre legend passes away | The Sun

LUCHA LIBRE legend Humberto Garza Sr has sadly died at the age of 85.

He was the grandfather of WWE tag team Los Lotharios.


And Garza Sr was himself an iconic Mexican wrestler back in his day.

Billed as a "leader" in Mexico's wrestling community, he grappled in the EMLL for 20 years between the 1950s and 1970s.

Garza Sr's grandsons Angel and Humberto currently star in the WWE as tag team duo Los Lotharios.

The latter paid tribute to his grandad on social media, saying: "Rest easy Grandpa, I love you."

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The WWE paid tribute to Garza Sr in a statement online.

And they also sent their best wishes to his grandsons, currently on the roster.

It read: "WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of Humberto Garza Sr.

"WWE offers its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and fans of Humberto Garza Sr."

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