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
18/04/2026
Mark Ty Hildreth, known professionally as Van Hammer, died at age 66 from a heart attack in Baltimore, Maryland. The former WCW wrestler, famous for his 'Heavy Metal' persona and tenure in World Championship Wrestling, passed away on April 18, 2026, with autopsy results pending to confirm the exact 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 |