Franco Columbo: key obituary facts
Is Franco Columbo dead? Yes. Franco Columbo died on September 20, 2026, at age 73.
Cause of death: Franco Columbo's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Franco Columbo known for?
He was a Mexican professional wrestler and booker.
More about Franco Columbo
Born: 11 August 1953.
Place of birth: Guadalajara.
Gender: male.
Occupation: professional wrestler, booker.
Nationality: Mexico.
Franco Columbo, the Mexican professional wrestler known in private life as Javier Esparza Coronado, died on September 20, 2026, aged 73.
Born in Guadalajara on August 11, 1953, he made his wrestling debut in 1975 under the Franco Columbo name and later became a booker, match maker and trainer with Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre, where he remained associated with the name long after retiring from the ring.