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ECW Heat Wave 1997 (1997) featured a cast of 22 tracked actors. Of these, 14 (64%) are still alive today and 8 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Jerry Lawler, age 76. This film starred Terry Brunk and Rob Szatkowski.
64% still with us· verified cast
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 64% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 48.4 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast22 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1997 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Terry Brunk Sabu | Sabu | Deceased | 12/12/1964 | 60 | 11/05/2025 | 33 |
 Rob Szatkowski Rob Van Dam | Rob Van Dam | Living | 18/12/1970 | 55 | — | 27 |
 Jerry Lawler Jerry "The King" Lawler | Jerry "The King" Lawler | Living | 29/11/1949 | 76 | — | 48 |
 Tom Laughlin Tommy Dreamer | Tommy Dreamer | Living | 13/02/1971 | 55 | — | 26 |
 Jim Fullington Sandman | Sandman | Living | 16/06/1963 | 63 | — | 34 |
 Rick Rood "Ravishing" Rick Rude | "Ravishing" Rick Rude | Deceased | 07/12/1958 | 40 | 20/04/1999 | 39 |
 Mark LoMonaco Buh Buh Ray Dudley | Buh Buh Ray Dudley | Living | 14/07/1971 | 55 | — | 26 |
 Devon Hughes D-Von Dudley | D-Von Dudley | Living | 01/08/1972 | 54 | — | 25 |
 Jerome Young New Jack | New Jack | Deceased | 03/01/1963 | 58 | 14/05/2021 | 34 |
Jamal Mustafa Mustafa | Mustafa | Living | 06/05/1959 | 67 | — | 38 |
 Terry Funk Terry Funk | Terry Funk | Deceased | 30/06/1944 | 79 | 23/08/2023 | 53 |
 Troy Martin "The Franchise" Shane Douglas | "The Franchise" Shane Douglas | Living | 21/11/1964 | 61 | — | 33 |
 George Caiazzo John Kronus | John Kronus | Deceased | 13/01/1969 | 38 | 18/07/2007 | 28 |
 Pablo Márquez Pablo Márquez | Pablo Márquez | Living | 04/06/1973 | 53 | — | 24 |
 Peter Senerchia Taz (Appearance) | Taz (Appearance) | Living | 11/10/1967 | 58 | — | 30 |
 Chris Candito Chris Candido (Appearance) | Chris Candido (Appearance) | Deceased | 21/03/1972 | 33 | 28/04/2005 | 25 |
William Sierra Bill Alfonso (Manager) | Bill Alfonso (Manager) | Living | 11/08/1957 | 69 | — | 40 |
 Trisa Laughlin Beulah McGillicutty (Valet) | Beulah McGillicutty (Valet) | Living | 14/03/1969 | 57 | — | 28 |
 Francine Meeks Francine (Valet) | Francine (Valet) | Living | 19/02/1972 | 54 | — | 25 |
 Scott Bigelow Bam Bam Bigelow (Appearance) | Bam Bam Bigelow (Appearance) | Deceased | 01/09/1961 | 45 | 19/01/2007 | 36 |
 Perry Satullo Perry Saturn (Ringside) | Perry Saturn (Ringside) | Living | 25/10/1966 | 59 | — | 31 |
 Alex Rizzo "Big" Dick Dudley (Appearance) | "Big" Dick Dudley (Appearance) | Deceased | 12/01/1968 | 34 | 16/05/2002 | 29 |