Eddie Fatu

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Edward Fatu

Ring Names	Eddie Fatu Ekmo Ekmo Fatu Jamal OG Ekmo Umaga Aumaga
Height	6 ft 4 in. (193 cm)
Weight	350 lb. (160 kg)
Born	March 28, 1973
	Samoa
Died:	December 4, 2009 (Aged 36)
	Houston, Texas
Resides	N/A
Billed from	The Isle of Samoa
Trained by	Afa
Debut	1995
Retired	N/A

Edward Umar Fatu (March 28, 1973 - December 4, 2009) was a Samoan wrestler formerly known for his work with WWE, known by ring names Umaga, and Jamal of 3-Minute Warning. He was released by the WWE on June 8, 2009 for violation of the WWE's Wellness Policy.

Fatu tragically passed away on December 4th, 2009, of a heart attack while in the hospital. He was only 36.

Death

Former WWE star Umaga (Eddie Fatu) was found dead at December 4th, 2009 by his wife.

The original suspicion on cause of death is prescription pills, as Umaga was reportedly found bleeding from his nose and mouth.

Mr. Kennedy (Ken Anderson) was on the Australian Tour and posted a brief note on

Umaga's Death Tribute

Twitter: "Say a prayer for my boy Umaga." Umaga was recentley put into hospital and said to be Critacally ill.Umaga was brain dead and the life support machine was turned off.

Wrestling facts

Finishing moves

Super Samoan Drop
Samoan Spike (High speed thumb thrust to the throat)
Wild Monkey Splash (Diving splash)
Reverse piledriver - Japan

Signature moves

Backbreaker rack dropped into a neckbreaker - 2006
Diving headbutt
Giant swing, occasionally into an object such as ring steps or a barricade
Nerve hold
Reverse STO
Running jumping headbutt drop to the head of an opponentheld in the tree of woe position
Samoan Wrecking Ball (Running hip attack to the head of an opponent seated and leaning against the bottome turnbuckle)
Samoan Drop, sometimes preceded by a gorilla press
Savate kick
Spinning wheel kick
Swinging side slam
Throat thrust
Turnbuckle powerbomb
Two-handed chokelift