More Details On Joanie "Chyna" Laurer's Death
Police release statement on star's passing.
Former WWE Intercontinental Champion and reality TV star Joanie "Chyna" Laurer was found dead in her Redondo Beach, CA home Wednesday. The Redondo Beach Police Department has released a statement offering more details on Laurer's passing.
According to the statement, a friend of Laurer's called the police to report that the star wasn't breathing, and that prior to entering her apartment, she hadn't spoken to Laurer in a few days. Redondo officers who responded to the call discovered Laurer's body and were able to determine that the time of death was before the caller arrived on the scene.
No foul play is suspected, but the Redondo Beach Police Department is mounting an investigation to determine the exact nature and cause of Laurer's death, as well as to try and gain an understanding of her final days. Police hope to be able to discover if the cause of death was natural or accidental.
Laurer worked for WWE from 1997 to 2001. Her background in bodybuilding gave her a unique look that eventually helped make her one of the Attitude Era's most recognizable stars. During her tenure, she primarily competed against men, becoming the first woman to win the Intercontinental Title, and the first to participatein the King of the Ring tournament and Royal Rumble match.