WWE Legend Jimmy ‘Superfly’ Snuka Dies at 73

The wrestling world was devastated upon learning news of the death of WWE legend Jimmy ‘Superfly’ Snuka, who passed away at the age of 73 on Jan. 15.

Jimmy ‘Superfly’ Snuka died following a long battle with stomach cancer.

Jimmy’s longtime pal, and close family friend, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson broke the news of the sportsman’s death, on behalf of his daughter Tamina Snuka, 39.

Social media was soon awash with stars and fans’ messages of condolences as the news of Jimmy’s death spread throughout the sports world.

See condolence tweets below;

We extend our condolences to WWE superstar @TaminaSnuka on the loss of her dad. #JimmySnuka pic.twitter.com/Uor11xschv

— FOX Sports Radio1340 (@1340AMFOXSports) January 15, 2017

RIP the first master of the "Splash"! #JimmySnuka🤘🏼 #legend https://t.co/OjF3LMqeyJ

— Chavo Guerrero jr. (@mexwarrior) January 15, 2017

RIP Jimmy Snuka #jimmysnuka

— Rob Van Dam (@TherealRVD) January 15, 2017

Beyond devastated losing my old friend #JimmySnuka. My deepest condolences to Carole and the family. #RIPJimmy …love you brudda. 🤘💔🤘 pic.twitter.com/OiYE3LgTg1

— Brimstone (@entrancetohell) January 15, 2017

So sad to hear that "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka has passed away, he was one of my favorite wrestlers as a kid. R.I.P Snuka. #WWE #JimmySnuka pic.twitter.com/uzCCQNrBzn

— Billy Vegas™ (@BillyVegasMMA) January 15, 2017

Will be interesting to see if #WWE acknowledge the death of #JimmySnuka during the broadcast tonight. #WWEUKCT #RIPJimmySnuka pic.twitter.com/ciZl4YRIWG

— Gorilla Position (@WWEGP) January 15, 2017

Superfly #JimmySnuka died today, RIP #WWE pic.twitter.com/TLr1GdSR6m

— Marc Charles (@TheLegalManMarc) January 15, 2017

Remember when Saturday morning wrestling was king? #PipersPit #JimmySnuka https://t.co/6rGUlt5hQh

— Woodhaven Media (@Woodhaven_Media) January 14, 2017

That time we talked to #Superfly #JimmySnuka about his career https://t.co/TgCyiR0Vjl

— WrestlingMayhemShow (@MayhemShow) January 12, 2017

Rest easy, superfly #jimmysnuka pic.twitter.com/ymZa1iCpWY

— Spideyy (@Erwin_Spideyy) January 15, 2017

Guess he & #RoddyPiper can get together on #PipersPit one more time …. Rest In Peace #JimmySnuka #SuperflyJimmySnuka pic.twitter.com/DeUfrCIifL

— Ben Mc Glohn (@somedudenameben) January 15, 2017