Former WWE Star Matt 'Rosey' Anoa'i Dies at Age 47
WWE announced Tuesday that former WWE Superstar Matt "Rosey" Anoa'i died at the age of 47.
Anoa'i was the brother of current WWE Superstar Roman Reigns and son of former WWE tag team champion Sika of the Wild Samoans.
The Anoa'i family released the following statement regarding Rosey's death, per WWE.com:
"The Anoa'i family is mourning the loss of Sika's son, Matt aka Rosey, due to an untimely death.
We want to let his fans know that he loved them and the wrestling world so much. In his passing, he left three beautiful young children and a heartbroken family. Please respect the privacy of his children and family as they mourn the loss of this kind, loving, gentle man, who was a father, son, brother and a superhero to us all.
Our family appreciates your prayers and continued support during this very difficult time.
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Rosey debuted on WWE's main roster in 2002 as part of the tag team 3-Minute Warning with the late Eddie Fatu, who wrestled as Jamal and then Umaga.
Rosey later entered into a tag team with The Hurricane before his release from WWE in 2006.
