Jimmy Snuka

Fijian professional wrestler (1943-2017).

Born May 18th, 1943 in Suva.

Died January 15th, 2017 at 73 years old in Pompano Beach (stomach cancer). [ref]

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Jimmy Snuka, a professional wrestler and performer, died on January 15, 2017, at the age of 73. Jimmy began his career in the wrestling business in 1970. He competed in the World Wide Wrestling Federation, the National Wrestling Alliance, and the World Wrestling Federation, where he was known as “Superfly” Snuka. During Jimmy's career, he held wrestling championships and was revered for his high-flying athleticism and maneuvers. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1996. After his wrestling tenure concluded, Jimmy was active in numerous charities and performed both musical and acting gigs. Jimmy is survived by his wife, several children, and grandchildren.

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