Former WWE Star Jon Huber Dies At 41, Tributes Pour In On Social Media
Former WWE star Jon Huber, popularly known as Luke Harper, died at the age of 41 due to a non covid related lung issue on Sunday.
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Jon Huber, former WWE star, dies at the age of 41 on Sunday
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Huber's wife took to Instagram to share the news with fans
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Huber had left WWE in 2019 and signed up with AEW earlier this year
Former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star Jon Huber, popularly known as Luke Harper, died at the age of 41 on Sunday. Huber's wife took to Instagram to share the news with the fans. She said that Huber died of a non covid related lung issue. He had left the WWE in December 2019 and joined All Elite Wrestling (AEW) earlier this year, making his debut in March. Both AEW and WWE paid tribute to the late wrestler on social media.
"WWE is saddened to learn that Jon Huber, known to WWE fans as Luke Harper, passed away today at age 41. WWE extends its condolences to Huber's family, friends and fans," WWE tweeted.
WWE is saddened to learn that Jon Huber, known to WWE fans as Luke Harper, passed away today at age 41. WWE extends its condolences to Huber's family, friends and fans.https://t.co/hZnBguE4Mj
— WWE (@WWE) December 27, 2020
AEW issued a statement and said that they are heartbroken with the news.
#RipBrodieLee pic.twitter.com/wBdvPO5F9Y
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) December 27, 2020
WWE stars took to social media to pay tribute to Harper.
"I'm at a loss for words!!!!! #RestWellBrother," Braun Strowman wrote.
I'm at a loss for words!!!!! #RestWellBrother pic.twitter.com/2w1w8lXsz9
— Braun Strowman (@BraunStrowman) December 27, 2020
"I don't have the words. #RIPBrodieLee May God send his beautiful family as much strength as possible," Randy Orton said.
I don't have the words. #RIPBrodieLee May God send his beautiful family as much strength as possible.
— Randy Orton (@RandyOrton) December 27, 2020
"Jon was an awesome human being. He was loved and respected by everyone who knew him. A great man and even better husband & father. There are so many broken hearts tonight. Thank you for the great memories brother," Sheamus wrote on Twitter.
Jon was an awesome human being. He was loved and respected by everyone who knew him. A great man and even better husband & father. There are so many broken hearts tonight. Thank you for the great memories brother. #RipBrodieLee
— Sheamus (@WWESheamus) December 27, 2020
"Amazing talent .... Better human being, husband and father," Triple H said.
Amazing talent ....
— Triple H (@TripleH) December 27, 2020
Better human being, husband and father. https://t.co/wc2080Ziar
Huber was best known for his run as part of the 'Wyatt family' along with Bray Wyatt, Braun Strowman and Eric Rowan during his time with the WWE.