Jax Dane passed away on December 25, 2024, at the age of 48, following complications from a heart attack.
American professional wrestler Jeremy Dane Laymon, better known by his ring name, Jax Dane.
He gained recognition for his exceptional wrestling skills and strong presence in the ring, especially during his time with the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA).
Dane was also known for his work for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), Impact Wrestling, and Ring of Honor (ROH).
Highlights
- Jeremy Dane Laymon was a professional wrestler known for his tenure in NWA, where he competed as Jax Dane.
- Jax Dane passed away on December 25, 2024, at the age of 48, following health complications.
- Dane is survived by his wife, Evelynda Laymon, stepson Nicolas Villavicencio, and father, Joe Laymon.
According to NWA, Dane passed due to complications from a heart attack that occurred in late November 2024.
He remained active in NWA until his demise. Dane’s final match, where he and Baron Von Strom defeated Jake Dumas and Zyon, occurred at the NWA Samhain 2 taping. The match aired on December 17, 2024.
Jax Dane Remembered: His Family’s Tribute To A Wrestling Icon
The news of Jax Dane’s demise was announced by his wife, Evelynda Laymon, on her Instagram account. She wrote,
Thank you for loving me and choosing me to be your wife. Thank you for being a great father to our Nico. Thank you for giving us a home. The world is not the same without you. We will miss you every single day.
Evelynda Laymon
According to her Instagram bio, Jax Dane’s wife, Evelynda, is a Guatemalan and Bikini competitor.
Furthermore, the couple got married on November 19, 2020. The social media photos show they likely started dating in late November 2019.
Apart from his wife, his stepson, Nicolas Villavicencio, also shared heartfelt messages on his social media account. He wrote,
Fly high pops thank you for being there every step of the way and teaching me to be the best man I could be will forever be apart of my life and will take care of my mom for ya we will meet again
Nicolas Villavicencio
Nicolas is the son of Evelynda Laymon from her previous marriage. However, Dax had been an incredible guardian for him and guided him in a major step of his life.
Jax Dane’s Funeral Set For January 12: Family Seeks Support From Fans
Jax Dane’s family has announced the details of his funeral services. His friends and fans are invited to pay their respects on Sunday, January 12, 2025, from 2:00 P.m. to 6:00 P.m.
Similarly, the location is at the Sale Creek Volunteer Fire Department in Sale Creek, Tennessee.
The National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) is heartbroken to announce the passing of Jeremy "Jax Dane" Laymon.
— NWA (@nwa) December 26, 2024
Born March 10, 1976, Dane left us on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024, due to complications from a heart attack suffered in late November. Dane is survived by his wife… pic.twitter.com/wDMzRJxeNc
Similarly, the notice stated that those who wish to honor him further may send flowers or plant a tree in his memory through the provided floral store.
Furthermore, the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) has written a tribute statement for the Wrestling star, Jax Dane. On the official X (formerly Twitter), the alliance wrote,
Jax is remembered not only for his remarkable achievements inside the ring but his unwavering dedication to the sport and his fellow wrestlers. Jax Dane loved professional wrestling deeply and he certainly loved those he fought and rode with missed. We will do our best to honor him and make his family proud as we carry forth,”
NWA President
Additional Information
- Jax Dane made his wrestling debut in 2009. However, he began wrestling for NWA Houston in May 2012.
- Dane has appeared in TV series such as TNA IMPACT! Wrestling (2004), TNA One Night Only (2013), and IMPACT Xplosion (2017).
- Jax Dane’s father, Joe Laymon, has a Facebook account that posts pictures of natural species and nature.
