Iconic wrestler James Harris, better known as Kamala, has died, World Wrestling Entertainment announced Sunday. He was 70.

According to the WWE and CNN, Harris, dubbed the "Ugandan Giant," began performing for the then-World Wrestling Federation in 1984 following stints with Mid-South Wrestling, World Class Championship Wrestling and other circuits. Harris, who stood 6 feet, 7 inches tall and weighed 350 pounds, continued to make appearances with the WWE through 2006, the outlets reported. Two of his most notable opponents were Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant, according to CNN.

After learning of Harris' death, several wrestlers, including the Iron Sheik and Mick Foley, paid tribute to him on Twitter. Here's what they were saying:

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Dawn Wells FILE PHOTO: Actress Dawn Wells attends the 2015 TV Land Awards at Saban Theatre on April 11, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California. Wells died Wednesday of illness related to COVID-19. She was 82. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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