Jimmy ‘Superfly’ Snuka, ex-pro wrestler, dies at 73

PHILADELPHIA — Former pro wrestler Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka, who earlier this month was found not competent to stand trial in the 1983 death of his girlfriend, has died at his sonin-law’s home in Florida. He was 73.

Lehigh County (Pa.) Judge Kelly Banach on Jan. 3 dismissed the murder case against the retired WWE star after the defense said he had dementia, was in hospice care in Florida and had six months to live.

Snuka was charged in 2015 with third-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter in the death of Nancy Argentino, whose body was found in their Pennsylvania hotel room. Prosecutors allege she was beaten, while Snuka maintained she died from a fall.

Snuka’s daughter, Tamina, also a WWE wrestler, tweeted Sunday: “I LOVE YOU DAD” with a hashtag (hash)RestWell.