Silver King, pro wrestler and Nacho Libre actor, dies during show

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The wrestling world has lost one of its most talented and charismatic figures . Silver King , the popular professional wrestler , who also appeared on the Nacho Libre film , died during a show in London .

Below is a statement from Lucha Libre World concerning the tragic loss of Silver King last night at the Roundhouse.

Rest In Peace Silver King, you will be sorely missed. pic.twitter.com/nzk9F1jfCa
— Lucha Libre World (@luchalibreldn) May 12, 2019

Silver King

was participating at the Lucha World Fest in London when he suddenly fainted. Reports suggest he suffered a cardiac arrest .

The company that hosted the event in London , the Lucha Libre Worldwide Association , and other wrestlers lamented his death .

DESCANSE EN PAZ SILVER KING
El Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre se une a la pena que embarga a la familia luchística por el sensible fallecimiento del Sr. César González, mejor conocido como Silver King / Black Tiger, quien tuvo una destacada trayectoria.

Descanse en paz. pic.twitter.com/U9FuS0rNx8
— Lucha Libre CMLL (@CMLL_OFICIAL) May 11, 2019

Lamento profundamente la muerte de mi gran rival y compañero de tantas batallas. Se fue como él quería: luchando! @SILVERKING hasta siempre querido amigo #SilverKing
— El Hijo del Santo (@ElHijodelSanto) May 12, 2019

The beloved wrestler won championships in Mexico , Japan , among other countries and became widely popular after staring in the Nacho Libre film .