Jimmy Snuka

Jimmy Snuka, also known as Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka, was a Fijian and American professional wrestler.

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Profession :

Wrestler

Birthday :

May 18, 1943

Star Sign :

Taurus

Death Date:

January 15, 2017

Age :

73

Birthplace :

Fiji

Jimmy Reiher Snuka, also known as Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka, was a renowned Fijian-American professional wrestler who rose to fame in the 1980s as a prominent star in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE). Recognized for his daring and acrobatic ring style, Snuka’s most iconic match was against Don Muraco in a steel cage, where he executed his signature dive from the top of the cage. Throughout his career, he participated in various wrestling promotions, including ECW and WCW, and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1996.

Apart from wrestling, Snuka made a brief appearance in Cyndi Lauper’s music video for “The Goonies ‘R’ Good Enough,” playing a member of a gang of smugglers alongside other wrestlers like André the Giant and Captain Lou Albano.

Regrettably, Snuka’s legacy was tainted by controversy. In 2015, he was arrested and charged with third-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter in connection with the 1983 death of his girlfriend, Nancy Argentino. However, the charges were dismissed in 2017 due to Snuka’s terminal illness and dementia.

Jimmy Snuka passed away on January 15, 2017, at the age of 73, after a battle with stomach cancer. Despite the controversy surrounding his personal life, Snuka’s contributions to professional wrestling and his high-flying style remain iconic moments in the history of the sport.