Chyna, whose real name was Joanie Laurer, was the first female wrestler to regularly step into the ring with men. She reportedly was found dead in her home Wednesday.
Former WWE Women's Champion Chyna, whose real name is Joanie Laurer, has reportedly been found dead in her home. She was 45.
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Chyna's manager Anthony Anzaldo confirmed her death to NBC 4 and TMZ, saying she appear to have died peacefully.
Anzaldo did not immediately respond to BuzzFeed News request for comment.
Known for her muscular physique, Chyna was something of a trailblazer in women's wrestling. She was the first female performer to regularly step into the ring with men and is still the only woman to hold the WWE Intercontinental Championship.
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