WWE legend Jimmy ‘the super-flying’ Snuka passed away on Sunday. As per the media reports, he took his last breath at early morning on Sunday, January 15. The news was first broken by his daughter Tamina Snuka in an Instagram post. This was further shared by his family members like The Rock, Roman Reigns. On WWE’s behalf, Stephanie McMahon sent condolences to Snuka’s family.
Jimmy was suffering from a stomach cancer which spread over his body in the past few months. It was rumored that his days were already numbered as declared by the doctors.
I LOVE YOU DAD #FOREVERMYDAD #RestWell #FamiliesAreForever #BestDad #SnukaLegacy
A photo posted by SaronaSnuka (@saronasnukawwe) on Jan 15, 2017 at 11:19am PST
In addition, he was battling with a lawsuit, which accused him of murdering his girlfriend Nancy Argentino Snuka.
However, he was relieved from all the charges just days before his death.
Jimmy Snuka was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1996. He was a trendsetter with the high flying moves in the pro-wresting industry, which earned him the nickname of ‘super-flying’. He performed all over the world including the WWE, which was then known as WWF.
Here’s how the pro-wrestling Universe reacted to his demise:
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
So sorry to learn of the passing of the legendary Jimmy Snuka. His career had such a huge impact on my life. pic.twitter.com/I4JZP7XICJ
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) January 15, 2017
In a time when veteran wrestlers wouldn’t help younger talent
Jimmy Snuka had no problem,helping me
Fly Superfly
I Love You
Wonderful Brudda pic.twitter.com/cdEm6huIJu— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) January 15, 2017
#RIPSuperfly one of the greatest icons in the history of our business. Sending our love and prayers to the entire family. https://t.co/AxmHKYrDj8
— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) January 15, 2017
Always representing the legacy.
Malolo i le filemu. #RIPSuperfly— Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) January 15, 2017