Wrestling Star Eddie Guerrero Found Dead

Wrestling Star Eddie Guerrero Found Dead

POSTED: 6:41 am EST November 14, 2005
UPDATED: 8:30 am EST November 14, 2005

World Wrestling Entertainment wrestler Eddie Guerrero was found dead in his Minneapolis hotel room on Sunday.

Police said the 38-year-old Guerrero didn't respond to a wake-up call Sunday morning, so hotel security at the Marriott City Center and Guerrero's nephew forced entry into the room.

Attempts to revive Guerrero were not successful. Authorities said there's no apparent signs of foul play.

The WWE Web site said Guerrero is survived by his wife, Vickie, and three daughters. WWE chairman Vince McMahon calls Guerrero's death "a huge loss.''

Last year, he became the second wrestler of Hispanic heritage to be WWE champion, though he lost the title four months later.

He is the son of Mexican wrestler Gory Guerrero.

The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's office will perform an autopsy.