Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Wrestler |
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| Nationality | United States |
| Date of Birth | 01/11/1959 |
| Age | 66 years (died on 18, Apr, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Hebron, Maryland |
| Date of Death | 18/04/2026 |
Latest News about Van Hammer
19/04/2026
Van Hammer, the professional wrestling persona of Mark Ty Hildreth, died at age 66. Reports said his passing occurred on April 18, 2026, and that an autopsy was pending at the time to confirm the cause of death.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Mark Ty Hildreth |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) |
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| Weight | 280 lbs (127 kg) |
| Nicknames | Heavy Metal |
Family
| Twice married | |
| No children |
Career
| Debut | 19/07/1991 |
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| Promotions | WCW |
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| Achievements | Jesse Ventura's Strongest Arm Tournament 1992 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Billed from New York City | |
| 2. Member of Raven's Flock | |
| 3. Competed in Japanese deathmatches |