Connor Michalek was born in 2005 to parents Steve Michalek and Brittany Caligiuri. He had a younger brother, Jackson, and lived in the Shaler Township of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. A fan of WWE, he was also known by his wrestling-inspired ring names, “Stone Crusher” or simply “The Crusher”.
Q. Why was Connor’s cure created for Connor Michalek?
Q. Is Connor The Crusher still alive?
Deceased (2005–2014)
Connor Michalek/Living or Deceased
Q. How old was Connor the crusher when he died?
9 years (2005–2014)
Connor Michalek/Age at death
Table of Contents
- Q. Why was Connor’s cure created for Connor Michalek?
- Q. Is Connor The Crusher still alive?
- Q. How old was Connor the crusher when he died?
- Q. How old is Connor The Crusher now?
- Q. Who are the parents of the crusher in WWE?
- Q. How much money has Connor’s Cure raised so far?
- Q. What did the V Foundation do for Connor’s cure?
Q. How old is Connor The Crusher now?
He later met Bryan and other WWE performers a number of times. Michalek, who had cancer of the spine and brain since he was three years old, died at the age of eight on April 25, 2014….
| Connor Michalek | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2005 |
| Died | April 25, 2014 (aged 8) |
| Cause of death | Medulloblastoma |
| Other names | The Crusher Stone Crusher |
Paul “Triple H” Levesque
Connor’s Cure, established at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation in 2014, was created by Paul “Triple H” Levesque, Executive Vice President, Talent, Live Events and Creative, and Stephanie McMahon, Chief Brand Officer, to honor the irrepressible spirit of this special little boy.
Q. Who are the parents of the crusher in WWE?
Connor’s Cure was created in honor of 8-year-old WWE fan Connor Michalek, who battled medulloblastoma, a rare tumor that affects the brain and spinal cord.
Q. How much money has Connor’s Cure raised so far?
Two of the grants will fund studies related to DIPG, a universally fatal brain cancer, and the third grant will fund research for solid tumors in children. Connor’s Cure has helped raise nearly $3.5 million and assisted more than 500 families around the world. Watch the video below to learn more about Connor “The Crusher” Michalek.
Q. What did the V Foundation do for Connor’s cure?
Connor’s Cure. The V Foundation and WWE have joined forces to raise money to support pediatric cancer research through Connor’s Cure. Connor’s Cure was created in honor of 8-year-old WWE fan Connor Michalek, who battled medulloblastoma, a rare tumor that affects the brain and spinal cord.
