Usually if they don't give an immediate reason for a wrestler's death, it means he OD'ed on something and they just don't wanna give it away...
Usually, yes. But Eddie had recently celebrated his 4th year of sobriety following his past addictions and abuse. Overcoming it was something he took great pride in, and pretty much ruled out an overdose.
His passing due to heart disease was basically his past abuse catching up with him, combined with the grueling work schedule.
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Eddie Guerrero... I won't ever forget that man, or his legacy. A fantastic athlete, and could captivate an audience like so few others could. Not to mention so many great qualities which extended far beyond the wrestling ring.
Thinking about all he'd overcome in the past with substance abuse, and a serious car accident, it was such an inspiring moment to see Eddie and his best friend Chris Benoit embracing at WrestleMania 20. Finally holding their respective titles for the first time, after nearly two decades in business together.
In a business that's
known to be highlighted by giants, not people at 5 feet 8.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He was truly a great man in every sense of the word, and is definitely in a better place, performing on the greatest stage of all.
Eddie Guerrero: 1967 - 2005
Gone, but not forgotten.
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