Wrestling icon Van Hammer dies as tributes paid to star who will 'always be remembered'

A top wrestler suddenly died at the age of 66 with the cause of his death currently unknown. Van Hammer - whose real name was Mark Hildreth - competed for WWE and WCW but was best known for his glory days in the latter as one of its 'heavy metal' stars.

Wrestling icon Van Hammer dies as tributes paid to star who will 'always be remembered'
A top wrestler suddenly died at the age of 66 with the cause of his death currently unknown. Van Hammer - whose real name was Mark Hildreth - competed for WWE and WCW but was best known for his glory days in the latter as one of its 'heavy metal' stars.