James Harris, ex-US wrestler, who died at 70
Tributes have begun to pour in for James Harris, a US wrestler better known as Kamala, who died at the age of 70.
The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) announced his death in a statement on Sunday.
It’s not clear when he died or the cause of his death.
Harris was characterised by an African mask, warpaint and a loincloth, which led to his nickname the “Ugandan Giant”.
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Prominent for his appearances in the mid-1980s and early 1990s, Kamala would enter the ring barefoot and terrorise his opponents.
The 6ft 7in star was best known for his matches against popular opponents such as Hulk Hogan, The Undertaker and Andre the Giant, among others.
As he grew older, Harris suffered severe health challenges. In 2011, he had his left leg amputated due to diabetes.
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“WWE is saddened to learn that James Harris, known to WWE fans as Kamala, has passed away at age 70,” the statement read.
“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 thrilled 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.https://t.co/d0kGY4GcTO
Advertisement— WWE (@WWE) August 10, 2020
Watch one of his fights below:
Tributes have been flooding in for the deceased as words of his death spread.
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https://twitter.com/JosephConners/status/1292797189740204032
Todays show is dedicated to the “Ugandan Giant….Kamala.”
AdvertisementRIP Mr. James Harris. 🙏🏼@BustedOpenRadio is LIVE NOW!!@JerryLawler @ 11am EST.
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— Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) August 10, 2020
We are saddened to learn of the passing of the legendary former WWE Superstar Kamala (James Harris). Our condolences go out to his family, friends, and fans. #RIPKamala pic.twitter.com/V9zjJXOZxA
— Ringside Collectibles (@RingsideC) August 10, 2020
https://twitter.com/Breaking911/status/1292628874262646784
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 (@AEW) August 10, 2020
Sorry to hear a legend has passed. I had the pleasure of meeting Kamala couple of times always a tremendously nice man. #RIPKamala pic.twitter.com/4QgYJ2oMV6
— taz (@OfficialTAZ) August 10, 2020
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