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Pancho's 14-hour nettle stunt before death
Pancho recalled a terrifying 14-hour nettle stunt that caused anaphylaxis before his death.
In brief
Pancho recalled a terrifying 14-hour nettle stunt that caused anaphylaxis before his death. Pancho died after a nettle stunt caused anaphylactic shock during a Dirty Sanchez interview. Originally reported by LADbible.
Pancho's death
Pancho died at age 47 after his family and San Portablo announced his passing on Friday, 6 November 2026.
Family tribute
His family called him an 'absolute Welsh Treasure' and said his legacy of laughter and outrageous entertainment will live on.
Lee Dainton's reaction
Lee Dainton said all their wacky memories have 'been flooding back' since Pancho's death.
“I can see Panch, hear the laughter and remember all the best times like it was yesterday.”
Matthew Pritchard's grief
Matthew Pritchard, Pancho's stuntman for 35 years, said he's 'in shock' and will never forget him.
“My little friend of over 35 years has left the building... I've travelled all over the world with him.”
The nettle stunt
Pancho described a 14-hour nettle stunt that caused anaphylactic shock during a Dirty Sanchez interview in May 2026.
“Now, I know that may sound like, 'Oh what are you on about?' Everybody's had a sting...but I never knew about anaphylactic shock.”
Sting symptoms
Stinging nettles can cause anaphylaxis with symptoms including breathing difficulties, swelling, confusion and collapse.
Pancho's stunt choices
Pancho chose stunts to keep the show going, saying his tongue is the fastest healing organ in the body.
“I found out your tongue is the fastest healing organ in your body.”
Pancho's death impact
Pancho's death left his family and co-stars with PTSD from his Dirty Sanchez stunts.
“We were just flying high... really didn't overthink things. Had no Google to hand.”
The short version
Pancho died after a nettle stunt caused anaphylactic shock during a Dirty Sanchez interview.
