Professional wrestler Jon Huber, best known for working under the names Luke Harper in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and more recently as Brodie Lee in All Elite Wrestling (AEW), passed away Saturday of a lung infection not related to COVID-19. He turned 41 earlier this month.
While Huber's wrestling persona was usually that of a maniacal villain, away from the ring and behind the scenes he was a beloved figure who often brought his young sons to work.
Sadly, many in the ranks of professional wrestling have died young. But Huber's death hits hard as he had been on the best run of his career and the universal respect in which he was held. In this respect, this is probably the most shocking death in pro wrestling since those of Owen Hart and Eddie Guerrero.
As WWE superstar Sami Zayn put it, "In utter disbelief hearing of the passing of Brodie Lee. I’m unable to process this. I can’t believe it." Neither can I. R.I.P.
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