New Information on Passing of Nelson Frazier Jr.

Late Tuesday night on February 18, 2014 the wrestling world lost Nelson Frazier Jr. Frazier was best known for his work as Big Daddy V, Mabel, and Viscera while working for World Wrestling Entertainment. The former WWF Hardcore Champion was just 43 years-old, turning 43 just four days prior to his passing. Frazier reportedly passed away due to a heart attack.

TMZ.com is reporting additional details regarding Nelson Frazier Jr.’s death. Frazier’s wife Cassandra informed the website that her late husband had lost over 100 pounds prior to his fatal heart attack. He lost the weight over the course of a six month time period, after doctors informed him that his blood pressure was too high.

Before his passing, Frazier was working the independent circuit. His last match as the Big Daddy V character was on October 5, 2013. During Qatar Pro Wrestling’s inaugural tour, he defeated René Duprée.

Again, our thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family of Nelson Frazier Jr.