Australian professional wrestler Broderick Shephard, popularly known as Australian Suicide, passed away on March 6, 2025, at 32. The cause of his death has yet to be known.
Highlights
- Broderick Shehard, a.k.a. Australian Suicide, passed away on March 6, 2025, at 32.
- Broderick Shehard is survived by his wife, Jenyvalice Vargas Torres, and a daughter, Saria Anne.
- Vanilla Vargas has started a donation campaign to move Broderick’s remains to his home country, Australia.
On March 6, 2025, Lucha Libre reported the passing of Broderick Shehard through their X (formerly Twitter). The post writes,
We regret to report the passing of Broderick Shephard, known as Australian Suicide in the wrestling industry. He was only 32 years old. Our condolences to his family and friends. May he rest in peace.
Lucha Libre
Moreover, the president of Lucha Libre, Marisela Peña, also released a heartfelt statement regarding the demise of American suicide. She quotes,
We regret the grief that the wrestling family is experiencing over the sensitive death of Broderick M. Shepherd “Australian Suicide” We raise a prayer in his honor.
Marisela Peña
Lamentamos el sensible fallecimiento de Broderick M. Shepherd, mejor conocido como Australian Suicide.
— Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (@luchalibreaaa) March 6, 2025
Elevamos nuestras oraciones al cielo por su eterno descanso y deseamos pronta resignación para su familia. pic.twitter.com/VtuqQqKqF1
Broderick Shehard was associated with Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide for about seven years, from 2013 to 2020. He began his wrestling career in 2005 under the ring name Ryan Rollins.
Initially, he competed in various independent promotions across Australia and the United States. He arrived in Mexico and joined Lucha Libre, debuting on 22 September 2013.
After that, Broderick Shehard made his debut in American promotion wrestling All Elite Wrestling in January 2021 as El Australiano.
His last documented bout was in November 2024; recently, he had wrestled long on the independent circuit. According to the online posts, Broderick Shehard’s last bout was in January 2025.
Broderick Shehard Passes Away, Leaving His Wrestler Wife, Jenyvalice Vargas Torres, And Daughter In Grief
Broderick Shehard passed away at a young age, leaving his wife, Jenyvalice Vargas Torres, and daughter in profound grief.
Shehard’s wife is a Puerto Rican professional wrestler, best known by the ring name Vanilla Vargas or Vanilla.
She works for Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide but has also worked for promotions like the World Wrestling Council and the World Wrestling League.
Moreover, Broderick Shehard lived in Barabjito, Puerto Rico, with his wife, Vanilla Vargas, and daughter, Saria Anne. Australian Suicide and Vanilla Vargas welcomed their daughter in January 2021.
The little princess of Shehard is now 4 years old. The wrestler often posted pictures with his daughter in his leisure days, and he loved her to the fullest.
Friends and fans send prayers and condolences to the Broderick Shehard’s family, especially his wife and daughters.
Broderick Shehard’s Family In Puerto Rico Is Raising Funds To Move His Remains Back To Australia
Broderick Shehard was born on December 9, 1992, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. His parents and family are in Australia, while he moved to North America for his career.
Broderick Shehard passed away in his home in Puerto Rico. His family there are attempting to move his remains back to his home country of Australia with his family.
According to his wife’s social media post, around $10,000 is needed for the procedure, and they cannot collect the considerable sum within the 48-hour deadline.
Thus, Vanilla Vargas has started a donation campaign. On her Instagram post, she writes,
The family of Australian Suicide has just started a donation campaign to move his remains back to his home country of Australia with his family. Please no donation to big or small. Whoever can donate donations are being accepted by ATH Mobile (Puerto Rico) at 787-244-8823 and transfers in Mexico by BBVA and Spin to accounts numbered in these arts
Vanilla Vargas
Additional Information
- Broderick Shehard was a loving son to his father, Ray Ttslim Tully, and mother, Barbara Tully. He had a brother, Max Shepherd.
- In 2012, he was trained by Lance Storm while competing in Canada before beginning his journey to Lucha Libre.
- Broderick Shehard‘s wife, Jenyvalice Vargas Torres, debuted under the ring name Lady Boricua and later changed it to Vanilla Vargas.
