Why does WWE wrestler Umagas death highlight health risks for athletes?”
WWE wrestler MVP and WWE diva Eve appeared on “The Sarge and OQ Revue” show that airs on Sirius XM Radio’s Hip Hop Nation channel yesterday to promote “Tribute to the Troops” and talk health issues in wrestling. The following are highlights from the interview. — MVP talked openly about “Umaga” Eddie Fatu’s death. “Unfortunately, Eki had some issues that he wasn’t prepared to come to terms with,” MVP said. Little by little in our industry, this is being phased out and sadly, he’s just another casualty.” Earlier in the radio show appearance, MVP gave his personal thoughts on Umaga’s death. “It’s tough, man. He and I were close. He was one of the guys who moved out to Houston with us. He was one of the guys who it would be hard-pressed to find something bad to say about him,” MVP said. “To know he’s gone and he left behind a wife and four buys was tough. It’s real painful. We spend more time on the road with each other more than with our real families, so we become family for each other.
The death of Edward “Umaga” Fatu highlights health risks faced by athletes. Umaga, a WWE wrestler died at the young age of 36 on December 4, 2009 from a heart attack Steroid use awareness decal Steroid use awareness decal FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PR Log (Press Release) – Dec 05, 2009 – The death of WWE wrestler Umaga highlights a growing body of evidence that large athletes are at risk for heart disease. The wrestler, whose real name is Edward Fatu, died at the young age of 36 from a second heart attack on December 5, 2009. Umaga was suspended in 2007 because of steroid use, adding to the potential health risks he may have been facing. The death of WWE wrestler Edward “Umaga” Fatu is untimely. The wrestler was found dead in his apartment and rushed to the hospital where he was placed on life support. Several hours later Umaga died, following what is said to be a “difficult” decision to remove breathing apparatus by his wife. “We would like to express its deepest condolences to Mr. Fatu’s
The death of WWE wrestler Umaga highlights a growing body of evidence that large athletes are at risk for heart disease. The wrestler, whose real name is Edward Fatu, died at the young age of 36 from a second heart attack on December 5, 2009. Umaga was suspended in 2007 because of steroid use, adding to the potential health risks he may have been facing. The death of WWE wrestler Edward “Umaga” Fatu is untimely. The wrestler was found dead in his apartment and rushed to the hospital where he was placed on life support. Several hours later Umaga died, following what is said to be a “difficult” decision to remove breathing apparatus by his wife.
