News has emerged that WWE legend Chyna, real name Joanie Laurer, known as the “9th wonder of the world” and beloved by wrestling fans, has been found dead in her home at the age of 45.
A statement on her Twitter confirmed it, reading “It is with deep sadness to inform you today that we lost a true icon, a real life superhero. She will live forever in the memories of her millions of fans and all of us that loved her.”
#RipChyna ?????? all of us on team Chyna love you and will love you forever babe.
Felix pic.twitter.com/jOfbHUAI2j
— Chyna (@ChynaJoanLaurer) April 21, 2016
There’s been no confirmation as to the cause of death.
Chyna, as well as being a wrestling legend, also was known for her forays into acting, modelling and fitness/nutrition. Super, super sad day for the wrestling world.
Source: Twitter.
Photo: Getty Images / New York Daily News.
