Marc Izard's family launches GoFundMe for repatriation and funeral costs

6 articles · Updated · Fightful · Apr 29

Marc Izard, a 43-year-old UK wrestling fan, died unexpectedly in Las Vegas during WrestleMania weekend after attending Friday Night SmackDown.
His family seeks community support through a GoFundMe campaign to cover the high costs of returning his body to the UK and arranging funeral services.
Marc was a well-known figure in both independent and WWE wrestling circles, and any surplus funds raised will be donated to Diabetes UK, Addenbrooke’s Hospital Charitable Trust, and The Make A Wish Foundation.

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