AEW Star Pac Found Dead in Vehicle Outside Illinois Restaurant at Age 40
- All Elite Wrestling star Benjamin Satterley, who performed in the ring under the stage name Pac, was found passed out in a vehicle in a restaurant parking lot...
- Patrons attempted to check for medical equipment inside the establishment to assist the wrestler before emergency personnel arrived at the scene.
- A representative for the Des Plaines Police Department stated that there are currently no indications of foul play and the circumstances surrounding the death are not considered suspicious.
All Elite Wrestling star Benjamin Satterley, who performed in the ring under the stage name Pac, was found passed out in a vehicle in a restaurant parking lot in Des Plaines, Illinois, on September 27, 2026, before being pronounced dead at the age of 40, according to local authorities and media reports. Medics raced to the scene at around 4 p.m. following emergency calls from restaurant customers.
Emergency Dispatch Audio and Witness Accounts
Patrons attempted to check for medical equipment inside the establishment to assist the wrestler before emergency personnel arrived at the scene. The dispatch audio captured responders discussing the severity of the situation upon approach, noting that breathing could not be confirmed at the time. A spokesperson for the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office confirmed that Satterley was pronounced dead at 4:08 p.m. on September 27, 2026.
Investigation and Wrestling Career Background
A representative for the Des Plaines Police Department stated that there are currently no indications of foul play and the circumstances surrounding the death are not considered suspicious. An initial autopsy was performed, and a final cause of death remains pending additional testing, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office. Satterley had traveled to Illinois for an All Elite Wrestling match against Andrade, which took place on September 26, 2026, at the NOW Arena in Chicago. Following his loss in the All Out pay-per-view contest, he made a subsequent appearance in the ring during the main event matchup between Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay. AEW released a statement on X on September 27, 2026, paying tribute to the late athlete. Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Satterley began his professional wrestling career in 2004, later signing with All Elite Wrestling in 2019 where he captured multiple championships and earned recognition for his high-flying style.