Jeff Cannonball cause of death: What happened to the wrestler who died at 39?
Independent wrestling star Jeff Cannonball, whose real name was Jeff Guerriero, has died at 39 after battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). His wife, fellow professional wrestler Terra Calaway, confirmed his death in a social media tribute on Thursday, October 8, 2026. She revealed that he died at around 2 a.m., less than an hour after they watched his favourite comedy, Dirty Work . Cannonball announced his ALS diagnosis in May 2025. In her tribute, Calaway recalled watching Dirty Work , the 1998 comedy starring Norm Macdonald and Artie Lange, with her husband during his final hours. Calaway also remembered what Cannonball said after Macdonald died in 2021, sharing a line that now carries a painful meaning for the family. “When Norm passed away in 2021, Jeff said that the funniest man on the planet was gone. “Less than an hour after the end of the movie on Thursday, October 8th, 2026 at 2am is the day the funniest man on the planet has gone. Calaway spoke about the life they shared over 10 years of marriage and their son, Milo. “Jeff Guerriero, the funniest, wittiest, most charismatic man I have ever had the privilege of knowing let alone get to marry, spend 10 years with, and create a little clone of in our son Milo, has passed away after his battle with ALS. 10 years was not enough, but they are years I will cherish forever. Cannonball began wrestling professionally in 2010 and became known for his work in hardcore wrestling. Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news , check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule .
Known for his hardcore wrestling career, he competed for several independent promotions, including Hardcore Hustle Organization (H2O), Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) and Major League Wrestling (MLW). The film helped lighten the mood after a difficult day. “Wednesday night into Thursday morning, I put on Dirty Work on the tv to help lighten the mood of a rough day. Norm Macdonald and Artie Lange in a Bob Saget directed comedy movie. Jeff’s favorite movie with two of the three comedians he thought were the funniest men on the planet- Norm and Don Rickles. All it was missing was Tom Green. He was wrong. She then shared the time of her husband’s death, explaining that he passed away shortly after the movie ended. She described her husband as someone whose humour and personality left a lasting mark on the people around him. His impact on his friends, his community, and the world is endless. Jeff Guerriero and Jeff Cannonball will live forever. She also wrote about the pain of losing him and her promise to keep his memory alive while raising their son. “I will mourn him for every single day of my life while honoring him by raising a son he would be so incredibly proud of. My soul and heart are broken beyond repair. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines Calaway ended her message with a personal expression of love and gratitude for their time together. “I love you Jeff. In every timeline, in every universe, in every life, I would do all of this over again as long as it meant I got that time with you. He was a two-time H2O Danny Havoc Hardcore Champion and also competed for GCW and MLW. His death has brought sadness to the independent wrestling community, where he built a name through his performances and connections with fellow wrestlers. His wife and their son, Milo, survive him. Those wishing to support the family can visit TerraCalaway.com. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.