It’s being reported by Jonny Candido, the brother of Chris Candido, that ECW original Balls Mahoney has passed away at the age of 44.
https://twitter.com/Candido118/status/720062996568018944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
At a loss for words, love you brother, you'll be missed, rip Balls Mahoney pic.twitter.com/xAFsschzXK
— jonnycandido (@Candido118) April 13, 2016
There aren’t many details available at the moment, but Candido is saying that any rumors regarding a possible suicide are not true. According to him, Balls passed away suddenly at home. We will be providing updates as they become available.
I heard there's rumors that balls shot himself n this n that, that's all false, he died suddenly at home
— jonnycandido (@Candido118) April 13, 2016
Balls Mahoney was a vital part of ECW during its heyday and he’s a former three time ECW World Tag Team Champion. He also worked with WWE for a few years during the ECW revival and he’s worked for many different independent organizations throughout his career.
Balls was loved and respected by his fans and peers and he will be missed. You can see what the wrestling world is saying about his tragic passing below.
WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of ECW Superstar Balls Mahoney. pic.twitter.com/Ox8dnQih6R
— WWE (@WWE) April 13, 2016
https://twitter.com/BookItGabe/status/720078281031229441
I have a good Balls Mahoney story about the Living Dangerously PPV on https://t.co/h6SnZQm0p6. There will never be another Balls Mahoney.
— CORINO (@KINGCorino) April 13, 2016
1st time I wrestled Balls Mahoney he was Boo Bradley in Smoky Mountain Wrestling..he put the "Beat The Champ TV" title on me #RIPBallMahoney
— RIGGS (@realscottyriggs) April 13, 2016
RIP Balls Mahoney. We ran in different circles, but you were always kind to me and always smiling. Thx for the Stephen King convo’s. #Spork
— Hurricane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) April 13, 2016
I am beyond sad to announce my friend ECW Original Balls Mahoney has passed away. I just spoke w/his wife. pic.twitter.com/OAs3vOmGEH
— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) April 13, 2016
R.I.P. Balls Mahoney
— Rob Van Dam (@TherealRVD) April 13, 2016