WWE Hall Of Famer Jimmy ‘Superfly’ Snuka lost his battle with stomach cancer today (Sunday, January 15, 2017). Snuka was 73-years-old.
Reports of Snuka’s death were confirmed on social media by WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross, The Rock, and Snuka’s daughter and WWE Women’s competitor Tamina Snuka:
Our condolences to the family and friends of Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka who died earlier today after losing his fight with stomach cancer. RIP🙏
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) January 15, 2017
Our family @TaminaSnuka asked me to share the sad news that her dad Jimmy Snuka has just passed away. Alofa atu i le aiga atoa. #RIPSuperfly
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) January 15, 2017
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RIP Jimmy ‘Superfly’ Snuka
May 18, 1943 – January 15, 2017