The news was just announced.
The wrestling legend Jimmy Snuka has passed away. He was diagnosed with stomach cancer in August 2015 and underwent operations to remove lymph nodes as well as part of his stomach.
Last month it was announced that Snuka only had six months to live due to complications with the stomach cancer
His daughter Tamina Snuka, who is also a WWE superstar, posted a photo to instagram to inform the world of her father’s passing.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BPS-dZ8Bt6D/?taken-by=saronasnukawwe
Dwayne The Rock Johnson then took to Twitter to announce the wrestler’s death on behalf of his family.
Our family @TaminaSnuka asked me to share the sad news that her dad Jimmy Snuka has just passed away. Alofa atu i le aiga atoa. #RIPSuperfly
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) January 15, 2017
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