James Harris Wiki – Biography
Kamala (real name James Harris) was an American professional wrestler. He began his professional wrestling career in 1978 under the ring name “Sugar Bear” Harris.
In 1982, Harris was offered a job at the Continental Wrestling Association by Lawler, who was a promoter at the time. The character of Kimala (later changed to Kamala) — who was billed from Uganda — was then developed by Harris, Lawler and CWA founder Jerry Jarrett.
After wrestling for organizations like CWA, Mid-South Wrestling and World Class Championship Wrestling, Harris made his WWF debut as Kamala in 1984 and began feuding with the likes of Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant.
Throughout the ’80s and early ’90s, Harris left and returned to WWF multiple times, wrestling for other promotions in the interim. He briefly performed for WCW in 1995 (while he was semi-retired) and was even the one who suggested Hulk Hogan join the company.
Harris went on to make various appearances as Kamala for WWF/WWE in the 2000s. His final WWE appearance came in 2006, though he continued working the independent circuit until 2010.
James Harris Age
He was born on May 28, 1950, in Senatobia, Mississippi, United States. He died on August 9, 2020. He was 70 years old.
Health Condition
James Harris began experiencing severe and well-known health issues shortly thereafter, with his left leg having to be amputated in November of 2011 due to complications from high blood pressure and diabetes, which date back to the early ’90s. His other leg was amputated only five months later. In November of 2017, Harris was put on life support following emergency surgery, though he did show signs of improvement.
Wife
James Harris was married to his first wife Sheila Stover from 1974 until their divorce in 2005. He went on to marry his second wife Melissa Guzman.
Family
He had four sisters.
James Harris Death
James Harris died on August 9, 2020, at the age of 70. The Cauliflower Alley Club announced on Twitter: “The CAC family wishes to extend our sincerest condolences to the family friends and fans the world over upon the news that the legendary James “Kamala” Harris has passed away at the age of 70. Rest in Peace James.”
WWE said in a statement: “WWE is saddened to learn that James Harris, known to WWE fans as Kamala, has passed away at age 70. Under the frightening face paint of Kamala, the 6-foot-7, 380-pound Harris battled the greatest Superstars in sports-entertainment history, including Hulk Hogan, The Undertaker and Andre the Giant.
He terrorized opponents and thrilling audiences in Mid-South, World Class Championship Wrestling, WCW and WWE until 2006. WWE extends its condolences to Harris’ family, friends and fans.”
Cause of Death
James Harris’ cause of death was not revealed.
Height
He stood at a height of 6 feet 7 inches (201 cm).
Net Worth
James Harris’s net worth was estimated to be $3Million.