According to an obituary posted on WWE’s website late on Sunday,
the World Wrestling Entertainment says the former star wrestler and
manager, Harry Fujiwara, popularly known as Mr. Fuji, has died at age
82.
Below is the official announcement by WWE;
"WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Harry
Fujiwara, known to WWE fans as Mr. Fuji, passed away Sunday morning at
the age of 82.
"Fuji spent more than 30 years entertaining fans worldwide as
both an in-ring competitor and one of WWE’s greatest managers. A
five-time WWE World Tag Team Champion, Fuji was infamous for keeping
small bags of salt in his tights which he would throw into his
opponents’ eyes.
"After retiring from the ring, Fuji managed a litany of WWE’s
most feared Superstars, such as George “The Animal” Steele, Kamala,
Killer Khan, Demolition, The Powers of Pain, Yokozuna and most notably,
“Magnificent” Don Muraco.
"With Muraco, Fuji treated WWE fans to the classic Fuji Vice,
Fuji General, Fuji Bandito and Fuji Chan series. These series were ahead
of their time because spoofing successful television shows as they
tried to break into Hollywood was the epitome of sports-entertainment.
"His career will be remembered by different generations for
different reasons but Mr. Fuji, whether as a Superstar or manager, is
one of the most entertaining performers in the history of WWE.
"WWE extends its condolences to Fujiwara’s family, friends and fans."
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