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Lionheart Dead At Age 36
Sad news coming from the United Kingdom as Adrian “Lionheart” McCallum has passed away.
Insane Championship Wrestling has a released a statement on his death. No cause of death has yet to be released.
We are heartbroken to learn of the tragic death of ICW World Heavyweight Champion, Adrian ‘Lionheart’ McCallum. Adrian was a mainstay of ICW and British professional wrestling. Most importantly, he was our friend. His passing leaves a huge hole in the lives of those who knew him.
We are heartbroken to learn of the tragic death of ICW World Heavyweight Champion, Adrian ‘Lionheart’ McCallum. Adrian was a mainstay of ICW and British professional wrestling. Most importantly, he was our friend. His passing leaves a huge hole in the lives of those who knew him. pic.twitter.com/qmjnZTb5Lb
— ICW (@InsaneChampWres) June 19, 2019
I always looked up to Lionheart’s professional approach to wrestling when it was far from that at the time. People like him were pivotal in the growth of a scene that has lead to so many people being able to do this for a living.
Thoughts are with those close to him. https://t.co/8WAtPTu0Il
— Pete Dunne (@PeteDunneYxB) June 19, 2019
“One day you will eat your last meal,
You will smell your last flower, you will hug your friend for the last time. You might not know it's the last time, that's why you must do everything you love with passion” #Afterlife @rickygervais— Lionheart (@LionheartUK) June 19, 2019
RIP Lionheart 💔
Always super supportive to me, which will never be forgotten.
Thoughts and love are with his family right now ❤️
— Kip Sabian (@TheKipSabian) June 19, 2019
I had the pleasure of knowing Adrian McCallum for over 12 years. I got to work with him, work for him, share a lot of laughs with him & always enjoyed being around him. A truly heartbreaking day. My thoughts are with everyone who knew him, and loved him. Rest In Peace Lionheart. pic.twitter.com/AHwWXuod9f
— Ligero (@Ligero1) June 19, 2019
Breaks my heart. RIP my friend. You were always so wonderful to me and I’ll be forever grateful that I knew you. Give Trav a big hug from me. ❤️ https://t.co/6uhalxC2c4
— PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) June 19, 2019
Lionheart made his ICW debut in 2007. He also has had matches in Ring Of Honor, TNA, and WWE.
He broke his neck in two places in 2014 following a Styles Clash from AJ Styles. Doctors advised him he may never walk again, but he returned to in-ring action a year later.
Lionheart captured the ICW Heavyweight Championship this past December at ICW Fear & Loathing XI.
We send our condolences to his family and friends.