Kamala (wrestler)
James Harris (May 28, 1950 – August 9, 2020) was an American professional wrestler and author. For most of his career, Harris wrestled under the ring name Kamala, using a "wild savage" gimmick. He was born in Senatobia, Mississippi.[1]
On November 7, 2011, Harris had his left leg amputated below the knee due to complications of high blood pressure and diabetes, a condition he has had since 1992, but not accepting dialysis treatment, forcing him to retire on 2010.[2]
On November 19, 2017, Harris underwent "life-saving" emergency surgery at a hospital in Oxford, Mississippi.[3] The cause for the surgery was not disclosed.[4] Following the surgery, he was put on life support due to complications resulting from the surgery.[3]
On August 5, 2020, he tested positive for COVID-19 and was hospitalized in Oxford, Mississippi. He died four days later from cardiac arrest caused by diabetes and COVID-19, aged 70.[5][6][7]
References
- ↑ Nation, Ryan (2007-09-16). "Kamala sings! Learning about the recording career of The Ugandan Giant". SLAM! Wrestling. Retrieved 2008-09-16.
- ↑ "A message from Kamala". YouTube. Retrieved 2013-01-13.
- 1 2 "WWE LEGEND KAMALA FIGHTING FOR HIS LIFE AFTER SURGERY". TMZ. November 20, 2017. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
- ↑ "Wrestling Legend Kamala On Life Support, But 'Showing Signs Of Improvement'". Pro Wrestling Sheet. November 20, 2017. Archived from the original on November 21, 2017. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
- ↑ Heel, N. "WWE Legend Kamala Passes Away". Heel By Nature. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- ↑ https://twitter.com/CACReunion/status/1292608961338920960?s=19
- ↑ "Kamala passes away". WWE. Retrieved August 9, 2020.