Siva Afi: key obituary facts
Is Siva Afi dead? Yes. Siva Afi died on July 16, 2026, at age 77.
Cause of death: Siva Afi's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Siva Afi known for?
He was a Samoan professional wrestler.
More about Siva Afi
Born: 28 April 1949.
Place of birth: Samoa.
Gender: male.
Nationality: New Zealand.
Also known as: Siva Afi.
Siva Afi, the Samoan professional wrestler best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation in the late 1980s, died on July 16, 2026.
Born Max Amata Taogaga in Samoa on April 28, 1949, he later worked in New Zealand after relocating there as a young man. He attended Avele Agricultural College in Apia and later adopted the honorific Papali’itele after receiving a traditional pe’a.
A retired wrestler, he performed under the ring name Siva Afi during his time with the WWF.