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Ugandan Giant: WWE legend Kamala dies aged 70 from COVID-19 complications

James Harris, as Kamala. Photo: WWE.

WWE icon Kamala has passed away at the age of 70. James Harris, who competed as the “Ugandan Giant” died on Sunday. James Harris, born in Mississippi in 1950, is best known for his work in the WWE, where he wrestled in the '80s and '90s. His wife has detailed how he tested positive for coronavirus last Wednesday. Harris had been undergoing dialysis in recent months. He entered cardiac arrest before passing away on Sunday afternoon, as reported by ESPN.

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