Obituary of Chris Benoit

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Chris Benoit

Chris Benoit (born May 21st, 1967 in Montreal, Quebec) was a professional Wrestler who had a 22 year career, mostly in the World Wrestling Federation/World Wrestling Entertainment (WWF/WWE). Chris died on June 24th, 2007 and his death was due to suicide. Over a three-day period, Benoit had selfishly killed his wife and son before hanging himself on his gym equipment. He was 40 years old.

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Chris Benoit Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Benoit, Chris
    • Common Name: Chris Benoit
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
    • Birth Date: May 21, 1967
    • Age: 40 (at death)
    • Also Known As: The Pegasus Kid, Wild Pegasus
    • Occupation: Wrestler
    • Nationality: Canadian
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Pink
    • Favorite Scent: Yves Saint Laurent
    • Favorite Actor: Will Smith

    Chris's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Christopher Michael Benoit
    • Father: Michael Benoit
    • Mother: Margaret Benoit
    • Sister(s):
      • Connie Benoit
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Martina Benoit ​(married 1988-divorced 1997)​
      • Nancy Benoit ​(married 2000-2007, his death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 24 2007 at age 40
  • Place: Fayetteville, Georgia, United States
  • Cause of Death: Suicide (by hanging)

Category Tags:

WrestlerCanadian Born on May 21st Born in 1967 Born in Quebec Died in 2007 Died at age 40 Died from Suicide

Quotable Quotes:

"I am the greatest technical wrestler in the history of the WWF!" (IMDB)

"Chris Benoit will always be remembered as a beloved professional wrestler and family man whose legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of his fans. (V)"

"Chris Benoit was a renowned professional wrestler known for his impressive athletic skills and captivating performances, but his life was tragically cut short due to the circumstances surrounding his untimely passing. (V)"

Is Mr. Chris Benoit still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-08-03 13:25:42
Author: Tucker
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