Leonard Holness, better known in the wrestling world as Lenny Hurst has reportedly passed away aged 70 after a short illness according to the British Wrestling Reunion group.

Hurst started wrestling in the late 1960’s and frequently worked for World of Sport in England up until the 1980’s. In addition Hurst worked for the WWWF during the 70s, including some matches in Madison Square Garden.  

Hurst had a strong resemblance to Haku and was often mistaken for him.