Former WWF Star Siva Afi Dies as Family Confirms His Passing

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Former WWF wrestler Siva Afi has died, with his family confirming his passing. Afi, whose real name was Papali'itele Max Amata Taogaga, wrestled from the 1970s through 1997, including a run in WWF from 1986-1988 and nearly 30 matches for New Japan Pro-Wrestling in 1985. He was also known for working as Burt Reynolds' bodyguard and stuntman, and was remembered by fellow wrestlers as a kind and well-liked man.