Jonathan Huber, a professional wrestler with both WWE and All Elite Wrestling who was best known under his ring names Brodie Lee and Luke Harper, died Saturday from undisclosed causes.
The athlete and entertainer was just 41-years-old and his family, friends and colleagues were devastated to break the news of his passing on Boxing Day.
His death was made public by All Elite Wrestling, with whom Huber had been signed since March.
"The All Elite Wrestling family is heartbroken. In an industry filled with good people, Jon Huber was exceptionally respected and beloved in every way — a fierce and captivating talent, a thoughtful mentor and simply a very kind soul that starkly contradicted his persona as Mr. Brodie Lee," the organization said in a statement.
"Jon's love for his wife Amanda, and children Brodie and Nolan, was evident to all of us who were fortunate to spend time with him, and we send our love and support to his beautiful family, today and always," the statement continued.
"Jon's popularity among his peers and influence on the wrestling word was worldwide and transcended AEW, so this loss will be felt by many for a long time."
The wrestler's devastated wife, Amanda, shared an update on Instagram where she revealed he had died of a non-covid related lung issue.
She wrote: "My best friend died today. I never wanted to write out those words. My heart is broken. The world saw him as the amazing @brodielee (fka Luke Harper) but he was my best friend, my husband, and the greatest father you would ever meet. No words can express the love I feel or how broken I am right now."
The devastated spouse continued: "He passed surrounded by love ones after a hard fought battle with a non Covid related lung issue. The @mayoclinic is literally the best team of doctors and nurses in the world who surrounded me with constant love."
Sharing that she had been receiving support from Jonathan's wrestling company, she continued, "On top of that, I can't express my love and admiration for the way @allelitewrestling has treated not only my husband but myself and my kids."
She continued: "The team at AEW have helped keep me standing and pick up all the broken pieces. I've been surrounded by so much love and incredible people I can’t tag them all but they know who they are and I don’t think they will ever know how thankful I am for them."
