By Valentine Amanze, Online Editor
The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) former star, Jon Huber, popularly known as Luke Harper, is dead.
He died on Sunday December 27, 2020, at the age of 41 due to a non-coronavirus (COVID-19) related lung issue.
Harper, left WWE in 2019 to join 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.
Huber’s wife took to Instagram to break the news of his death to wrestling fans.
She confirmed that that Huber died of a non-COVID-19 related lung issue.
“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.
AEW issued a statement that they were heartbroken with the news.
WWE stars took to social media to pay tribute to Harper.
“I’m at a loss for words!!!!! #RestWellBrother,” Braun Strowman wrote.
“I don’t have the words. #RIPBrodieLee May God send his beautiful family as much strength as possible,” Randy Orton said.
“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.
“Amazing talent …. Better human being, husband and father,” Triple H said.
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.
