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Fans Mourn the Death of WWE Legend Kamala

Published 08/10/2020, 1:04 AM EDT

WWE Universe around the world mourned the death of professional wrestling legend Kamala who passed away at 70. Kamala performed in the company for a combined five years and a few sporadic appearances in the early 2000s.

He had this different look of a fearless African soldier or warrior. In fact, he made barefoot wrestling cool long before Matt Riddle. The late wrestler wore facepaint, a loincloth and would walk down the aisle wearing a mask as he carried a spear and shield.

James Harris was the real name of Kamala. He first wrestled in 1978 and won titles in multiple companies.

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The final decade of Kamala’s life was very difficult. Due to high blood pressure and diabetes, the late superstar needed to have his left leg amputated in 2011 and his right leg in 2012. In November of 2017, he underwent emergency surgery to clear fluid from around his heart and lungs.

The former wrestler was no more on 9th August, 2020. After hearing about the passing, WWE sent out an official statement from their website.

“WWE is saddened to learn that James Harris, known to WWE fans as Kamala, has passed away at age 70.

Under the frightening face paint of Kamala, the 6-foot-7, 380-pound Harris battled the greatest Superstars in sports-entertainment history, including Hulk Hogan, The Undertaker and Andre the Giant.

He terrorized opponents and thrilling audiences in Mid-South, World Class Championship Wrestling, WCW, and WWE until 2006.

WWE extends its condolences to Harris’ family, friends and fans.”

WWE is saddened to learn that James Harris, known to WWE fans as Kamala, has passed away at age 70.— WWE (@WWE) August 10, 2020

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WWE fans pay tribute to Kamala on Twitter

Here are some of the tributes paid by his fans who celebrated the life of Kamala.

Absolutely crushed to hear that Kamala has passed away. Had the privilege to meet him a handful of times. He was a pure sweetheart of a man. The Ugandan Giant/Headhunter was one of my favorite characters in wrestling history.
Unforgettable as a man & as a wrestler. Rest In Peace pic.twitter.com/6mS9bxYUef
— Chris Hero (Is Back) (@ChrisHero) August 9, 2020

I’m heartbroken to hear of the passing away of Big Jim Harris, aka Kamala. I met Jim in 1981 in Croydon, close to London England where he was breaking in as The Mississippi Mauler working with Big Daddy Crabtree. I… https://t.co/MhOpY4aJsR
— Bret Hart (@BretHart) August 10, 2020

Just been told that Kamala has passed away. pic.twitter.com/oBGnezmujn
— Jerry Lawler (@JerryLawler) August 9, 2020

Undervalued legend, he was definitely a near-perfect heel in the 80s! He should've been given a bigger role in Hogan's first title run. #RestInPeaceKamala
— Kay (@TheKinAZ) August 10, 2020

I was just a kid when I saw his march vs the undertaker. I cant believe how time pass
RIP James Harris and thank you for give me a good childhood
— Santiago jaramillo (@Santiag0180) August 10, 2020

Goodness. Another favourite from my younger days watching on TV is gone
He was pure entertainment
RIP
— 𝑅𝒾𝒸𝒽𝒶𝓇𝒹 𝐿𝒾𝓉𝓉𝓁𝑒 💂🍁 (@UE_Loyalist) August 10, 2020

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AEW and the wrestling world mourn the passing of wrestling legend James “Kamala” Harris, our thoughts are with his family, his friends and his fans.#RIPKamala pic.twitter.com/kYMMusLJXJ
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) August 10, 2020

We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Harris. We hope his family stays strong during these tough times.

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Source: WWE official website

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