How did Umaga die? Find out the WWE legend's tragic cause of death

Umaga was part of the remarkable Anoa'i family, which has given the WWE Universe several superstars such as Roman Reigns and The Usos, among others. Apart from the pro-wrestlers fans see on WWE TV right now, other members of the family included Rikishi, and the late WWE Superstar Rosey.

Speaking of late superstar Umaga, he is one of the family members who isn’t often talked about. His time with the company, however, is etched in Samoan wrestling legacy.

The Samoan Bulldozer passed away on December 4, 2009. Autopsy reports revealed that he passed away due to a combination of liver and heart disease and acute toxicity (a mix of painkillers, anxiety medication, and muscle relaxers).

The late superstar’s wife found him unconscious. Paramedics arrived quickly and it was deemed that he had suffered a heart attack. The paramedics were successful in restarting his heart but he suffered a second heart attack and eventually passed away.

He was only 36-years-old when he passed away, and the news came as an absolute shock to the WWE Universe and his fans.

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WWE had terminated Umaga’s contract a few months prior to his passing

WWE has a very strict wellness policy, and the company will terminate the contract of even the best pro-wrestler if the policy is breached.

The Samoan Bulldozer had made his WWE debut in 2002 alongside his late cousin Rosey (Roman Reigns’ older brother). They worked together as a tag team called the 3-Minute Warning, and the fans loved their overall aura and performance.

He was released shortly afterwards but returned to the company as one of its most dominant superstars. What could have been a glorious career, however, ended tragically.

The Samoan Bulldozer breached WWE’s wellness policy for a second time, and this time he refused to go into rehab for professional help. This resulted in the company terminating his contract in June 2009. WWE mentioned Umaga’s termination in their brief statement following the late superstar’s untimely death.

It goes without saying that both Umaga and Rosey were dominant members of the Anoa'i Family, and are fondly remembered every day.

Currently, four members of the family are working with WWE: Roman Reigns, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, and Solo Sikoa. They have formed a faction, The Bloodline, which has become one of the most dominant heel factions in the company’s history.

One can only wonder what it would have been like had Umaga and Rosey still been around and were a part of The Bloodline.

What do you think would have happened if they were part of The Bloodline? Let us know in the comments section below.