FIGHTER James Castle has passed away leaving the WWE world in shock.
The ring star, whose real name was Jamie Stacey, sadly died on June 15, 2024.
Who was WWE star James Castle?
James Castle was a wrestler known for his work in WWE.
During his career, he won the Wrestling League Heavyweight Championship title
Unfortunately, he had been battling leukemia for four years.
James leaves behind his beloved wife Zoe Lucas.
At the time of his death, James, born Jamie Stacey, was just 35 years old.
What was the cause of James Castle’s death?
James passed away on June 15, 2024, after a courageous fight against Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
The tragic news was confirmed by his partner Zoe Lucas.
On X, she wrote: “On Saturday, June 15th, after 4 years of treatment, 12 rounds of chemotherapy, 2 bone marrow transplants, radiation therapy and countless experimental tests, we lost Jamie Stacey @JamesCastle49 to acute myeloid leukemia.
“Thank you for giving me the best 9 years of my life.”
Which WWE stars have paid tribute to James Castle?
A RevPro Wrestling spokesperson led tributes and posted: “Former tag team champion, Jamie was a super talent in the ring.
“The first fighter trained from scratch at our Portsmouth school and without his help behind the scenes RevPro wouldn’t be here today.
A gentleman who had time for everyone and will never be forgotten. Prayers and thoughts for Zoe and the families.
Frankie T.
“A truly wonderful human being. A warrior. A fighter. The most interesting and intelligent man to ever step into a RevPro ring.
“There are so many stories to tell and we will make sure they are all told. We love you and will make sure you are remembered forever.”
Afterwards, WWE legend Pete Dunne shared RevPro’s tribute and SmackDown star Chelsea Green responded to Zoey’s post.
She wrote: “Sending you so much love.”
Nikki Cross added: “I’m so sorry.”
Former NXT UK Joseph Conners wrote: “I’m so sorry. Thoughts to you and your family.”
And Drake Maverick added, “I’m sorry to read this. My sincere condolences.”
Meanwhile, Evolution Wrestling wrote: “James Castle performed for EVW in 2016 at our events.
“We are saddened by the news of his passing.
“He was a great addition to our locker room and team. We send our condolences to his family and friends.”
Professional wrestler Franke T added: “I remember the first time I trained at RevPro and was warmly welcomed by James Castle.
“He then eliminated me on my debut with a bang.
“A gentleman who had time for everyone and will never be forgotten. Prayers and thoughts for Zoe and the families.”
One fan recalled: “He always gave everything and always had fun.
“And he was always friendly when we and our son said hi.
What is acute myeloid leukemia?
LEUKEMIA is a type of blood cancer that affects bone marrow cells and attacks the immune system.
The disease is often classified according to the type of cell affected (myeloid or lymphatic) and how it progresses (acute or chronic).
Acute leukemia occurs when it progresses aggressively and requires immediate attention.
The risk of developing acute myeloid leukemia (AML) increases with age, with the cancer being most common in adults over 65 years of age.
Typically, AML symptoms can become increasingly severe over time.
According to SNS websiteSigns to look out for include:
- pale skin
- tiredness
- shortness of breathe
- frequent infections
- unusual and frequent bleeding, such as bleeding gums or nosebleeds
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