According to reports, Former WWE wrestler James Harris has died at age 70.
WWE confirmed the news of his demise. Although they didn’t reveal his cause of death, a Facebook post by Kenny Casanova, the writer who co-authored Harris’s autobiography stated that he died from coronavirus.
Other wrestlers took to social media on Sunday to honor Harris using the hashtag #ripkamala.
“Another legend who deserved to be in @WWE Hall of Fame and ALIVE when that time came,” said former wrestler Elijah Burke, also known as Da Pope.
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“An all around great talent and good guy that got over and stood out wherever he went. RIP to the great ‘Ugandan Giant’ Kamala. His memory will live on forever.” he added
Former wrestler Scotty Riggs with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) tweeted that he never met or knew Harris, but he understood his impact.
“Grateful the man paved the road for wrestlers with his unique persona that made the fans believe … He was one of a kind,” Scott tweeted.