James Castle dead at 35: Wrestler passes away as WWE stars lead tributes to ‘warrior’
WRESTLER James Castle has died aged 35, as emotional tributes pour in.
The ring star, whose real was name Jamie Stacey, sadly passed away on Saturday after a brave fight against Acute Myeloid Leukaemia.
Beloved wrestler Jamie had previously opened up about his illness returning in January.
The tragic news was confirmed by his partner Zoe Lucas, who wrote on X: “On Saturday 15th June after 4 years of treatment, 12 rounds of chemotherapy, 2 bone marrow transplants, radio therapy and countless experimental trials we lost Jamie Stacey @JamesCastle49 to Acute Myeloid Leukaemia.
Such a gentleman who had time for everyone and will never be forgotten. Prayers and thoughts to Zoe and the families
Wrestler Frankie T
“Thank you for giving me the best 9 years of my life.”
A spokesperson from RevPro Wrestling also penned a heartbreaking tribute: “A former tag team Champion, Jamie was a super talent in the ring.
“The first wrestler trained from scratch at our Portsmouth School & without his help behind the scenes RevPro would not be here today.
“A truly wonderful human being. A warrior. A fighter. The most interesting & intelligent man to ever step foot inside 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.”
Heart-wrenching messages have flooded in since the devastating news was confirmed.
WWE legend Pete Dunne shared RevPro’s tribute and SmackDown star Chelsea Green replied to Zoey’s post.
She wrote: “Sending you so much love,.”
He always gave everything and always entertained
James Castle fan
Nikki Cross added: “I’m so so sorry.”
Former NXT UK Joseph Conners wrote: “I am so sorry. Thoughts to you, and your family.”
And, Drake Maverick added: “Truly sorry to read this. My sincere condolences.”
Meanwhile Evolution Wrestling wrote: “James Castle performed for EVW back in 2016 across our events.
“We are saddened to see the news of his passing.
“He was a lovely addition to our locker room and team We are sending our condolences to his family and friends.”
Pro wrestler Franke T added: “I remember the first time I walked into training at RevPro and being warmly welcomed by James Castle.
“He then eliminated me on my debut in a rumble.
“Such a gentleman who had time for everyone and will never be forgotten. Prayers and thoughts to Zoe and the families.”
A fan recalled: “He always gave everything and always entertained.
“And he was always friendly when we and our son said hi.
“Thanks for all the fun, James. Sending love and comfort to those who love him.”
“I never met him but saw his story here on social media. The man was incredibly inspiring given what he was going through. An absolute credit to wrestling,” added a fellow supporter.
What is acute myeloid leukaemia?
LEUKAEMIA is a type of blood cancer which effects cells in bone marrow and attacks the immune system.
The disease is often classified as what type of cell is affected (myeloid or lymphatic) and how it progresses (acute or chronic).
Acute leukaemia is when it is progressing aggressively and requires immediate attention.
The risk of developing acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) increases with age, with the cancer being most common in adults over 65.
Typically the symptoms of AML can become increasingly more severe over time.
According to the NHS website, the signs to look out for include:
- pale skin
- tiredness
- breathlessness
- frequent infections
- unusual and frequent bleeding, such as bleeding gums or nosebleeds