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Jimmy Snuka

Fijian professional wrestler (1943-2017).

Born May 18th, 1943 in Fiji.

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

Occupations
professional wrestler
Website
www.jimmysuperflysnuka.com
Wikipedia
Jimmy_Snuka
Twitter
@RealJimmySnuka
Facebook
@jimmy.s.snuka.3
IMDB
Jimmy Snuka @ imdb.com

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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