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Chyna Dead: Triple H & More WWE Stars Mourn Her Tragic Death

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WWF star Chyna was found dead at 46 on April 20 and longtime friends and fellow wrestlers of hers are absolutely devastated over the news that she’s gone. Goldust, Nattie-By-Nature and more took to Twitter to express their sadness over the tragic news.

Chyna‘s death comes as just a shock to her friends as it does to her fans. The former WWF star was found dead on Apr. 20 in her Redondo Beach, Calif., apartment after friends hadn’t “heard from [Chyna] for a few days.” Immediately. WWE stars tweeted how sweet and kind Chyna always was to them and that they can’t believe she’s gone.

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Chyana was found “unresponsive” in her bedroom, according to TMZ and her death is reportedly being investigated as a possible overdose. Prescription pill bottles were found at the scene but as of now there don’t appear to be any signs of foul play. Chyna was one of the top WWF stars and had made a lot of friends in the industry over the years. A statement on her Twitter account read: “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.” See the tweets below from fellow wrestlers like Goldust, Nattie by Nature and Total Divas.

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HollywoodLife.com obtained a statement from the WWE after her sudden death: “WWE is saddened to learn of reports that Joanie Laurer, best known for competing in WWE as Chyna, has passed away. A physically striking and wildly talented performer, Chyna was a true sports-entertainment pioneer. Not only did the Superstar dubbed “The Ninth Wonder of the World” help found the groundbreaking faction D-Generation X, but she also holds the distinction of being the first and only female to win the Intercontinental Championship. WWE extends its condolences to Laurer’s family, friends and fans.”

HollywoodLifers, we will keep you posted as this story develops.