Wrestling News Blog is saddened to learn that ECW Original Balls Mahoney has passed away at the age of 44.
Chris Candido’s brother Jonny says a friend saw ambulances parked in front of Mahoney’s house and when he called his wife, she gave him the unfortunate news. Jonny later said Balls died suddenly in the home.
Balls took a rough fall a few days ago and badly hurt his hip, according to PWInsider. After the fall, he had been using a walker to get around but became ill and passed away yesterday.
WWE issued the following:
WWE is saddened to learn of reports that Jonathan Rechner, best known for competing in ECW as Balls Mahoney, has passed away. WWE extends its condolences to Rechner’s family, friends and fans.
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