Patriarch Fritz lived until his natural death, but 4 of his sons died before him within a 9-year span (as well as his eldest son who was electrocuted as a child). David died in 1984 under circumstances that were disputed for years, while Michael, Kerry, and Chris all committed suicide in subsequent years. Kevin Von Erich is the sole survivor of the Von Erich sons. The third generation of Von Erichs are in the process of forming; as Lacey Von Erich is now in the business, and Ross Von Erich (Kevin's son) is contemplating entering the squared circle himself.