Chris Bell Speaks On His Brother Mike Bell’s Passing
Email Statement:
My older brother Michael aka MAD DOG in the wrestling world, passed away yesterday from unknown causes. He was residing at a sober living place in Orange County and was celebrating 60 days of being clean and sober from any drugs or alcohol. His roommates found him dead in his room at about 2:30pm yesterday and he was pronounced dead on the spot by medical experts. The cause of death is unknown and does not appear to be self inflicted.
My brother was my true hero growing up and I always wanted to be big and strong like him. He was the inspiration for me to make my movie Bigger Stronger Faster* because I saw how the American Dream negatively affected his sense of self worth. I will always remember my brother as the nicest guy in the world that sometimes got caught up in the wrong things. I am so sad right now over his passing. He was on his way to getting his life back on track and he was taken away from us at such a young age. My family thanks everyone who has sent emails and called. It really means a lot.
I Love you Michael.
Your little brother,
Christopher
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You are correct that your brother was one of the nicest guys out there. I knew Mike for over 13 years and have many fond and funny memories of myself, Mike, Tony Devito, Ralph Mosca and others traveling on the road and sharing hotels room s together. Mike always made everyone laugh with his off the wall jokes and displays (the batcave). It is a shame to have someone take away so early from us, especially when you considered that person a true friend. Mike may of had some demons, who doesnt. But he was a person who would give the shirt of his back to you and Im proud to say that Mike was my friend.
In true sportsmanship fashion, even though Perry Saturn began shooting on him during the match, he did what he was there to do… job to a superstar wannabe.
R.I.P.