Brodie Lee had won titles on AEW and WWE but passed away due to a lung issue

The wrestling world lost another rising star prematurely in 2020 as AEW star Brodie Lee was taken away.

Lee left WWE and signed for AEW in 2020 and had joined the Dark Order. The 41-year-old won the NXT and SmackDown tag titles in WWE and also the Intercontinental title for the promotion.

However, he was underused during his final run and a move to AEW saw him battle for top honours again.

He won the TNT title but lost it in October 7 2020. Lee made a few more appearances before he was taken off TV and his health condition could have been one reason for the same.

A horrible year all around

2020 has been hard of most of the world due to Covid-19 and wrestling has had many untimely deaths too.

Shad Gaspard was one case earlier in the year, and that had left many stars broken. Shelton Benjamin recently paid tribute to Gaspard during TLC 2020 and this is another death that has hurt people.

Lee’s wife, Manda Huber, also confirmed the shocking news and added that the Dark Order leader passed away due to an existing lung issue and it wasn’t Covid-19 related:

“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. He passed surrounded by love ones after a hard fought battle with a non Covid related lung issue.”

She also posted thanks to all those who had been supporting her and AEW. AEW also posted the news on their social media feeds and added that Lee was now part of their family and they would take care of his wife and his two children.

#RipBrodieLee pic.twitter.com/wBdvPO5F9Y

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) December 27, 2020

The passing away of anyone before their age is painful, but Lee was a loved member in the backstage.

He was loved in every promotion that he joined and many WWE and AEW stars posted their tributes to Lee.

This is devastating. Jon was just…great. A great, funny, immensely talented, warm, family driven human being. All of our love, thoughts and warmth to his family.

— Adam Copeland (@RatedRCope) December 27, 2020

In utter disbelief hearing of the passing of Brodie Lee. I’m unable to process this. I can’t believe it.

— Sami Zayn (@SamiZayn) December 27, 2020

I’m devastated by the loss of Jon Huber, known to fans as Mr. Brodie Lee, formerly Luke Harper. Jon was a great man. His family came first, his loving wife Amanda & their sons Brodie + Nolan. He loved wrestling & was great at it, he loved you fans. Please keep him in your hearts.

— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) December 27, 2020

I’m at a loss for words!!!!! #RestWellBrother pic.twitter.com/2w1w8lXsz9

— The Monster of all Monsters (@Adamscherr99) December 27, 2020

From the sunshine to the sweetgrass. We travel between the eternities. #RIPBrodie

— Ricky Starks (@starkmanjones) December 27, 2020

Thank You pic.twitter.com/gbBD49IwDH

— Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) December 27, 2020

Amazing talent ….
Better human being, husband and father. https://t.co/wc2080Ziar

— Triple H (@TripleH) December 27, 2020

So much pain comes with losing someone like Jon. But everywhere I look, I see an entire industry paying respect and showing love to him. That alone shows what an incredible man he was. #RIPBrodieLee pic.twitter.com/1QZbUqSS61

— Mustafa Ali (@MustafaAli_X) December 27, 2020

It’s hard to explain to people, and I’m not certain he would want me to, that the biggest, scariest man you’ll ever see on your television is the kindest soul you’d ever meet. A model of a husband and father, and proof that some people are too good for this earth. ♥️ https://t.co/jm6YKlRNBu

— Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) December 27, 2020

I hope you all get to know someone like Jon. He was the biggest family man & someone who made me laugh daily. I’ll miss him every day for the rest of my life. I love you, Brodie, and I thank you so much for loving me.

— Ettore “Big E” Ewen (@WWEBigE) December 27, 2020

The world has lost a great one.

One of the absolute best.

In every way. #RIPBrodieLee

— Kevinn (@FightOwensFight) December 27, 2020

https://twitter.com/sammyguevara/status/1343018898480836609?s=20

I love you Big Rig. #RIPBrodieLee

— Ricochet (@KingRicochet) December 27, 2020

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