Edward Fatu (Umaga) has died age 36
Former WWE Superstar Umaga, real name Edward Fatu, passed away on Friday at the age of 36.
Known to fans as "The Samoan Bulldozer" Umaga spent several hours on a life support machine after reportedly suffering a heart attack.
The tragic news was announced on WWE's website, which stated: "WWE would like to express its deepest condolences to Mr. Fatu's family, friends and fans on his tragic passing. Mr. Fatu was under contract with WWE at various time periods and most recently performed under the name "Umaga." Mr. Fatu's contract was terminated on June 11, 2009."
Fatu, who left WWE in June of this year, had just finished working the Hulkamania tour in Australia in the last week. He was released by WWE after a second violation of WWE's Wellness Policy when he refused to enter rehabilitation.
During his time with WWE, Umaga had worn the Intercontinental Championship bellt and headlined the high profile Battle of the Billionaires match at Wrestlemania 23.
Terrible news,
Respect and Prayers to the Friends and Family of Edward Fatu.
Tragic news, hopefully this will be a lesson for those wrestlers that refuse to get help with their addictions. RIP Edward “Umaga” Fatu.
It is getting to the point where you log and check wrestling news to see who has died next. It’s sad and something needs to be done. This is shocking, Fatu was the best big man in the modern era, It was on;y 2 days ago that I was talking with a freind, I actually said I’d like to see him back and always thought I would, it’s so sad to know this will never happen and that another wrestler has died way before his time. I have heard he was a very respected man and my thoughts are with his family and freinds….. A sad day for the profession!
Man that hits close to home. Im close to his age
I am very shocked! He died so young! My thoughts, and prayers go out to his family, and friends! I was hoping to see him back in the WWE! He will truely be missed! This is is a very sad day in Wrestling History!
And very shocking!