WWE Hall of Famer Afa Anoa'i has died, his son has announced. Anoa'i, 81, competed as one half of the legendary Wild Samoans who remain one of the most successful tag teams in WWE history. His death tragically comes just two months after his brother Sika's.
Today Afa's son, It is with deepest regret that we announce the passing of my father Afa Anoai Sr. It was a peaceful transition and he was surrounded by loved ones. Please respect our privacy as we morn our father.
" The Wild Samoans were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007, and even starred on Hell In A Cell in 2020, acknowledging current star Roman Reigns who'd just defeated Jey Uso. It was the last time the pair appeared together on television. Responses to the news flooded in.
"God bless you and your great family," one fan wrote. Another replied: "We love you all. Know your father loved you all more than anything else as well.
" Others highlighted how soon after Sika's death, the news has come. "Second death in the family within two months. Hard time for the family," a fan commented.
Someone else thoughtfully said: "Afa and Sika have reunited in heaven." "Afa and Sika both passing away 6 weeks apart is so sad, strange and beautiful all at the same time," another wrote. According to , Afa was admitted to hospital with pneumonia and a mild heart attack at the start of the year on January 12.
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