Professional Wrestling legend, James “Kamala” Harris, aka “The Ugandan Giant” has died at the age of 70.
WWE is saddened to learn that James Harris, known to WWE fans as Kamala, has passed away at age 70.https://t.co/d0kGY4GcTO
— WWE (@WWE) August 10, 2020
Harris had an extensive career in professional wrestling, debuting in 1978 under the ring name “Sugar Bear” Harris. Harris wrestled in Mid-South Wrestling, World Class Championship Wrestling, World Championship Wrestling, World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) as well as many others before retiring in 2010.
Harris tested positive for COVID-19 on August 5th. His wife says he likely contracted it from one of his numerous weekly visits to the dialysis center. He went into cardiac arrest on August 9th and passed away that afternoon.
