Wrestling legend Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka who has links to Fiji has passed away at the age of 73 following a battle with cancer.
Snuka had been battling with stomach cancer that saw him undergo surgery to remove part of his stomach and his lymph nodes in an effort to try and get rid of it, but in December he was given six months to live.
The WWE Hall of Famer's death comes just days following his acquittal for the 1983 murder of his ex‑girlfriend Nancy Argentino.
The WWE issued a statement about his death saying Snuka is regarded by many as the pioneer of high‑flying offense because of his Superfly Splash from the top turnbuckle.
The statement says Snuka’s dive off the top of the steel cage onto Don Muraco at Madison Square Garden as hundreds of flash bulbs went off will forever live as one of the most memorable moments in WWE history.
Actor and wrestler Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson was one of the first to share the tragic news about the legend's death on Twitter.
Source : Daily Mail
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