We are saddened to report that former WWE Superstar Nelson Frazier Jr. has passed away. He was 42 years old. Frazier was best known for his various runs in WWE as Mabel, Viscera and Big Daddy V. He was a former WWE tag team champion as part of the Men on a Mission and was the 1995 King of the Ring.

WWE had issued the following statement regarding his passing:

WWE issued the following statement:

“WWE is saddened by the news that Nelson Frazier Jr., aka Big Daddy V and Mabel, has passed away. A larger-than-life Superstar, Frazier was a former World Tag Team Champion, Hardcore Champion and the 1995 King of the Ring.”

“As the dark, formidable Viscera, he was also a member of Undertaker’s faction, The Ministry of Darkness. Frazier’s colorful personality made him a memorable competitor throughout the Attitude Era.”

“Our deepest condolences go out to Frazier’s family, friends and fans.”

The following are some tweets from the wrestling world:

Nelson Frazier, Jr passed away today at age of 42 apparently of a heart attack. He was Viscera, Big Daddy V & Mabel in @WWE RIP Big Fella

— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) February 19, 2014

RIP Nelson you were a friend.

— Kevin Nash (@RealKevinNash) February 19, 2014

I always loved working,hanging & talking with Big Vis. Reading all the tweets of how great he treated everyone. RIP pic.twitter.com/5T8UMNIMUY

— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) February 19, 2014

R.I.P. to another brother I'll miss.
Nelson Frazier- Viscera-Big Daddy V
Your life was too short.

— Rob Van Dam (@TherealRVD) February 19, 2014

As I hear of the passing of my friend Nelson Frazier aka Viscera/Mabel/Big Daddy V, I'm seeing a montage of really good times. My Man, RIP!

— MVP (@The305MVP) February 19, 2014

Me & Vis used to chill hard. All over the world or across the country. He was my dude! So many great times. Just hit him up not long ago…

— MVP (@The305MVP) February 19, 2014

I'm going to put one in the air for my fallen colleague Big Vis. This shit always sucks but some suck more than others. Good night.

— MVP (@The305MVP) February 19, 2014

Damn! Just heard the news Big V had passed on. Seriously one great man,always life of the party making others laugh.Will DEF be very missed!

— Matt Morgan (@BPmattmorgan) February 19, 2014

RIP VISCERA. My condolences to his family and sending prayers their way

— Gail Kim-Irvine (@gailkimITSME) February 19, 2014

Loved riding with & hanging out w Viscera..one of the nicest guys I've ever met. RIP http://t.co/0ek43QEQj5

— Justin Roberts (@JustinRoberts) February 19, 2014