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Daryl Takahashi (高橋 ダリル) (Unknown birth date - July 22 2017) was a stuffed cat that worked as a Japanese professional wrestling manager, and the adopted child of Japanese professional wrestler Hiromu Takahashi. Daryl made his debut with New Japan Pro Wrestling in early 2017, aligning himself with the stable Los Ingobernables de Japon. He became the manager of his adoptive father, Hiromu. On July 22nd 2017, Daryl Takahashi was killed during a professional wrestling match.

Early Life
Not much is known of Daryl's early life, other than that he grew up in a poor household in a rural part of Japan. Where he dreamed of joining New Japan Pro Wrestling, his age is unknown as no records exist of his birth. Daryl was adopted by Hiromu Takahashi, as a result Daryl took Takahashi's name and begin living and travelling with him. Takahashi's fellow wrestlers would also serve as caretakers on occasion.

Professional Wrestling Career
Daryl Takahashi served as the manager of his father, Hiromu Takahashi. Daryl appeared at many New Japan Pro Wrestling shows, primarily watching from the sidelines. He garnered quite a lot of popularity in his short career and quickly rose the ranks as one of Los Ingobernables de Japon's most valued members. His debut occurred in June of 2017, in storyline Daryl was brought in to replace Hiromu's first love that he had recently lost, Belt-san. Daryl would only work with the company for one month before his untimely death in July of 2017.

Death and media reaction
Daryl Takahashi passed away on July 22, 2017 while working a professional wrestling show being performed at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. During a 6 man tag team match between members of Daryl's Los Ingobernables and their opponents, Bullet Club, Daryl was assaulted by Bullet Club member Bad Luck Fale. Part way through the match, Fale was attacking Tetsuya Naito in proximity to the announcers table where Daryl was currently positioned, placed there under the watchful eye of Milano Collection. Fale approached Daryl Takahashi and lifted him into the air. The commentary team pleaded with Bad Luck Fale to put Daryl down, but were unable to stop him due to his physical size. Fale then ripped Daryl apart, this action was met with screams of horror from the commentary team as well as fans. Some fans laughed, believing the action to be part of the scripted entertainment. Daryl was unresponsive for the remainder of the match and was pronounced dead later that night.

New Japan Pro Wrestling made the decision to continue the event, which was met with some controversy, some likening it to WWE's Over the Edge Pay-Per-View in 1999 which saw the death of wrestler Owen Hart. Before the night was over and before Daryl's condition had been made known the the public fan tributes were already flooding the internet. #RIPDaryl was trending during the main event of the show. Details leaked before the show concluded that had confirmed Daryl's death. The following morning a petition was made to hold Bad Luck Fale accountable for murder. New Japan Pro Wrestling made no official statement on the matter. Alleged murderer Bad Luck Fale is yet to be charged with the murder, some speculate it may have simply been a tragic accident, but Bad Luck Fale caused anger on the internet after he sent several tweets that appeared to be mocking the death of the young stuffed cat. The ongoing G1 Climax tournament continued, Bad Luck Fale would continue to perform, defeating Tetsuya Naito (a close friend of Daryl) the following night. The lack of any tribute or statement from NJPW along with Fale's comments and continued employment has drawn the ire of many fans.

Daryl's father Hiromu Takahashi is yet to make a statement regarding his sons death.