Former pro wrestler Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka died Sunday, 12 days after a Pennsylvania judge dismissed a murder case against him in the 1983 death of his girlfriend. Our family @TaminaSnuka asked me to share the sad news that her dad Jimmy Snuka has just passed away. #RIPSuperfly — Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) January 15, 2017Snuka's death was announced on Twitter by fellow wrestling legend Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. WWE broadcaster Jim Ross tweeted that Snuka had been battling stomach cancer. Our condolences to the family and friends of Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka who died earlier today after losing his fight with stomach cancer.

Source: Fox News January 15, 2017 20:39 UTC