Mike Von Erich (1964–1987). Despite his initial reluctance, Mike Von Erich eventually joined his brothers in professional wrestling as a member of their tag team battles following the death of David. Despite achieving success alongside his siblings, Mike felt uneasy as a wrestler and was ill-suited for the rigorous physical requirements of the sport. Following the surgical procedure for his shoulder injury, he acquired toxic shock syndrome, which subsequently led to organ failure. Despite enduring a fever of 107 °F (42 °C), it is possible that he suffered from brain damage. Mike, aged 23, passed away in 1987 due to a fatal overdose of tranquilizer. Kerry Von Erich (1960 – 1993). After David's demise in 1984, Kerry engaged in a contest against …show more content…
Due to his diminutive height (5'5"), asthma, and highly fragile bones that were susceptible to fractures, Chris was unable to attain the same level of success as his father and siblings. Driven by an immense passion for wrestling, he persevered through multiple injuries, making numerous efforts to achieve success in the squared circle. He engaged in a significant battle with Percy Pringle in the USWA/World Class, but his professional journey did not achieve the same level of success as the rest of his family. Occasionally, he and his brothers Kerry and Kevin, along with Chris Adams, engaged in tag-team wrestling battles against Percy Pringle and Steve Austin. However, Chris only battled against Pringle, while the significantly more athletic Adams, Kerry, or Kevin wrestled against Austin. Following a prolonged period of unsuccessful endeavours in the wrestling industry, Chris had feelings of depression and frustration. In addition, he suffered from profound grief due to the demise of his brother, Mike, and grappled with drug dependency. On September 12, 1991, at the age of 21, he inflicted a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his head. On that very day, his brother Kevin and mother made efforts to discourage him from his suicide inclinations. A purported suicide note was discovered at the location of