How Did Wwe Chyna Die?
We’re taking a look at the life and career of WWE Chyna, and how she tragically passed away at the age of 46.
Introduction
WWE Chyna died on April 20, 2016 at the age of 45. She was found unresponsive in her Redondo Beach, California home and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Chyna’s cause of death is currently unknown, but a report from TMZ indicates that she may have died from a possible drug overdose. Chyna had a history of substance abuse, and her death comes just days after she publicly spoke about her struggles with addiction.
This is a developing story, and we will update this article as more information becomes available.
Early life and career
Chyna was born in Rochester, New York, on December 27, 1969, the daughter of Kathleen Louise (née Kidd) and Ronald Edward Salazar. She has two brothers: Alan and Anthony.
growing up she was raised as a boy named Eddie until age 13 when she revealed to her parents that she wanted to transition into a female. They allowed her to undergo hormone replacement therapy and she legally changed her name to Joan Marie Laurer at age 17.
Laurer began bodybuilding at around 15 years old. After graduating from high school in 1987, she joined the Army Reserve. She won the Mr. Galaxy competition in 1991; this attracted the attention of World Wrestling Federation (WWF) booker Pat Patterson, who arranged for her to have a tryout. WWE officials were impressed with her athletic abilities, primarily because of her background in bodybuilding and football, and Laurer was signed to a WWF contract almost immediately under the ring name Chyna.
Personal life and death
Wwe Chyna died on April 21, 2016, at the age of 46. The cause of death was originally reported to be a drug overdose, but her manager later said that she had died from an accidental overdose of alcohol and pills. Chyna had a history of substance abuse, and her death was widely mourned by the wrestling community.
Aftermath and tributes
Chyna’s death was widely mourned by fellow professionals and fans, with numerous tributes being paid to her. The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) released the following statement:
“We are saddened to learn of the passing of Joanie ‘Chyna’ Laurer. A physical marvel, Chyna was one of the most distinctive and larger-than-life personalities that sports entertainment had ever seen. Not only was the Superstar nicknamed ‘The Ninth Wonder of the World’ a founding member of D-Generation X, but she also holds the distinction of being the first woman to enter the royal rumble match and to compete in a ladder match.”], “image”: “https://www.wwe.com/f/styles/og_image/public/2016/06/cox_151202__chyna--1480x796-.jpg”, “date_published”: “2016-06-09T04:32:00+00:00”, “date_modified”: “2019-08-01T16:26:47+00:00
