Independent Wrestling Promoter Jim Lynam Passes Away Aged 42

Jim Lynam, co-owner of Chicago based independent wrestling promotion All American Wrestling (more commonly referred to as AAW: Pro Wrestling Redefined) has suddenly passed away. He turned 42-years-old just last month. Chicagoland Radio & Media are reporting that Lynam died of a "sudden aortic dissection". Doctors operated on his heart last night but Lynam didn't survive.

You can read Chicagoland Radio & Media's piece on Lynam's death by clicking here.

Several wrestlers who worked with Lynam for AAW have posted their condolences on Twitter.

Condolences to friends and family of @AAWOwner Jim Lynam. Thank you Jim for taking a shot on a couple of kids with a dream. #RIPJimLynam

— Seth Rollins (@WWERollins) August 4, 2015

This is the last time I saw Jim Lynam. He always believed in me. https://t.co/TkDxyyg0H5

— jimmyjacobs.net (@JimmyJacobsX) August 4, 2015

#RIPJimLynam When I retired he told me I had to come back when healthy. He said AAW was family. @AAWPro will not be the same w/o him. :(

— Josh Alexander (@Walking_Weapon) August 4, 2015

#RIPJimLynam @AAWPro :(

— A.C.H™ (@GoGoACH) August 4, 2015

Jim Lynam loved his family above all else, especially his two young boys. Remember them during this time #RIPJimLynam pic.twitter.com/R7QIKQH1mZ

— AAW Wrestling (@AAWPro) August 4, 2015