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Professional wrestler Jon Huber (also known as Luke Harper and Brodie Lee in WWE and AEW, respectively) passed away on Saturday, December 26 at the age of 41. The former WWE Intercontinental Champion died of a non-COVID lung problem at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. According to his wife, Amanda Huber, also known as Synndy Synn, Luke Harper was surrounded by loved ones, including his two children, during his final moments.
How did Luke Harper die? Amanda Huber on her husband’s passing
In the heartfelt post, Amanda Huber expresses her grief, while also thanking fans for all the support. He also expressed his gratitude to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where Jon Huber was working as Brodie Lee before taking a break due to his illness. Huber joined AEW in March, months after being released by WWE. The 41-year-old had an incredible career in both promotions, even winning multiple titles.
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Jon Huber’s death: AEW and WWE stars remember Brodie Lee
News of Luke Harper’s passing stunned many and professional wrestlers from AEW and WWE paid tribute to the late superstar. While former WWE Universal Champion Bray Wyatt recalled his time spent with Harper in the ‘Wyatt Family’, Mustafa Ali claimed that he is “gutted” after hearing the news of Jon’s passing, who once saved him from suffer a serious “neck injury”. . Reigning WWE Champion Drew McIntyre called Huber a “great man”, adding that the former WWE star “loved his family more than words can say.”
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The entire WWE family is deeply saddened by the passing of Jon Huber, known to the WWE Universe as Luke Harper. Our thoughts are with Jon’s family, friends and fans. pic.twitter.com/aLMecqXQLe
– Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) December 27, 2020
I am devastated by the loss of Jon Huber, known to fans as Mr. Brodie Lee, formerly Luke Harper. Jon was a great man. His family came first, his loving wife Amanda and his children Brodie + Nolan. He loved wrestling and he was great at it, he loved you fans. Please keep it in your heart.
– Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) December 27, 2020
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Jon Huber’s death: John Cena remembers Luke Harper
In addition to AEW’s Chris Jericho, Tony Khan and others, WWE legend John Cena also paid tribute to Luke Harper while sharing a photo from one of his matches on Instagram. The photo is reportedly from their 2014 fight, which took place on the March 21 episode of WWE SmackDown, where the champion prevailed via pinfall. Both superstars have collided multiple times, with another fight in May 2014.
“Amazing talent … Better human being, husband and father,” wrote Triple H.
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