In a career spanning more than two decades, Harris fought many of the wrestling superstars, including Hulk Hogan, The Undertaker and Andre the Giant, according to the release.
“He terrorized opponents and coveted audiences in Mid-South, World Class Championship Wrestling, WCW and WWE until 2006,” the WWE said. His character, Kamala, was promoted as a 6-foot-7, 350-pound “Ugandan Giant.”
A cause of death for Harris was not given.
Other wrestlers took to social media Sunday to honor Harris using the hashtag #ripkamala.
“Another legend who deserved to be in @WWE Hall of Fame and ALIVE when that time came,” said former wrestler Elijah Burke, also known as Da Pope. “A round of great talent and a good boy who came over and walked out wherever he went. RIP to the great ‘Ugandan Giant’ Kamala. His memory will live on forever.”
Former wrestler Scotty Riggs tweeted with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) that he never met or knew Harris, but he understood his influence.
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