Steve Carrier on April 28, 2026
The search for missing WrestleMania 42 fan Marc Izard has ended in tragedy after his family confirmed he passed away just one day after he was last seen in Las Vegas.
Izard was reported missing after leaving WWE SmackDown on April 17 during WrestleMania weekend, which sparked concern across the wrestling world. Days later, his sister Kelly Marie finally confirmed what happened and shared the cause of his death.
She explained that Marc passed away in Las Vegas on April 18 and that his death was tied to existing medical issues.
“We’re devastated to have to let everyone know that Marc passed away in Las Vegas on 18th April in the early evening. He passed away quickly from natural causes related to his underlying medical conditions.”
Her statement cleared up the confusion that had surrounded the situation and gave the first confirmed explanation of what actually happened. She also shared that, despite the heartbreak, the family has found some peace knowing Marc was doing something he loved.
“Although we are obviously devastated at our loss, we are at some comfort knowing he passed doing what he loved so much.”
The family is now working to bring Marc home to the United Kingdom so they can give him a proper goodbye and honor his lifelong love of wrestling. She also thanked the wrestling community for stepping up during the search and asked for privacy as they grieve.
“We are working on bringing his body home to say a proper goodbye, and we will of course make sure his absolute love of wrestling is honoured at his funeral. We want to say a massive thank you to everyone that knew Marc both personally, and his wider wrestling family for their huge help and support… we ask kindly you respect our privacy to grieve at this most difficult time.”
In another message, Kelly Marie confirmed that a GoFundMe page has been created to help cover the cost of bringing Marc home, with any remaining funds set to go to charities including Diabetes UK, Addenbrookes Charitable Trust, and Make-A-Wish Foundation.
“We’ve set up a page for anyone that feels they’d like to donate in Marc’s memory… please share the link if you’d like, and help us give Marc the send off he deserves.”
Before the family had a chance to speak publicly, early details about Marc Izard’s death were reported elsewhere behind a paywall, even while key facts were still unconfirmed. That move drew backlash from many who felt it was inappropriate to charge readers for incomplete information about someone’s death while authorities were still working to confirm details.
That early report cited the Clark County coroner’s office while also acknowledging that the cause and manner of death were still pending at the time, with no additional confirmation available from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
“A man who was reportedly last seen in Las Vegas after a professional wrestling event earlier this month has died, according to authorities. Marc Izard, 43, died April 18 in the 1700 block of Las Vegas Boulevard South, between East St. Louis Avenue and Oakley Boulevard, the Clark County coroner’s office said Monday afternoon. Izard’s cause and manner of death were still pending. Additional information from the Metropolitan Police Department was not immediately available.”
Ringside News made the decision to wait until verified details were available, especially given the sensitivity of the situation and the fact that Marc’s family had not yet spoken publicly. Now that confirmed information has come directly from his family, the focus has shifted where it belongs — remembering Marc and supporting his loved ones as they work to bring him home.
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