Pro Wrestler Jon Huber Dies

By R. Thomas Umstead
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WWE, AEW talent dies at 41 years old

Pro wrestler Jon Huber dies at 41 years old
Pro wrestler Jon Huber dies at 41 years old (Image credit: WWE)

Pro wrestler Jon Huber died Saturday from a reported lung issue, according to The New York Times.

Huber, who wrestled under the names Luke Harper for the WWE and Brodie Lee for All-Elite Wrestling, was a fan favorite as a soft spoken yet imposing presence in the ring, according to the WWE. 

Huber worked at the WWE for seven years before joining the All-Elite Wrestling company in 2020, according to the Times. 

Huber’s wife in an Instagram post said that Huber passed away “after a hard fought battle with a non-COVID related lung issue."

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The WWE and AEW also posted social media tributes to Huber, as well as fellow pro wrestlers and personalities.

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R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.