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WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Jimmy Snuka passes away at age 73

Updated on: 16 January,2017 03:42 PM IST  | 
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WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy 'Supafly' Snuka passed away at the age of 73 after battling stomach cancer in the past few months

WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Jimmy Snuka passes away at age 73

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WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy 'Supafly' Snuka passed away at the age of 73 after battling stomach cancer in the past few months.

Jimmy Snuka was one of the most popular WWE superstars during the 1980s era. His most memorable match would be the steel cage match against Don Muraco in 1983, where he performed a superfly splash from atop of the cage.


Jimmy's daughter Tamina Snuka posted a touching photograph with a caption on her Instagram account.



 

I LOVE YOU DAD #FOREVERMYDAD #RestWell #FamiliesAreForever #BestDad #SnukaLegacy

A photo posted by SaronaSnuka (@saronasnukawwe) onJan 15, 2017 at 11:19am PST

Here's a look at Jimmy Snuka's WWF debut match in 1982.

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