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In 2005, Laurer was a cast member on VH1's " The Surreal Life," which led to several other celebrity reality appearances on the network, including " The Surreal Life: Fame Games in 2007" and " Celebrity Rehab with Dr. She was earning seven figures a year around the turn of the century, had graced the cover of Playboy magazine, was appearing on late-night talk shows and had a best-selling autobiography. Laurer first rose to prominence in the World Wrestling Federation in 1997, where she performed under the ring name Chyna and was billed as the "Ninth Wonder of the World".Īfter leaving the WWF, which later became the WWE, in 2001, Chyna wrestled sporadically and appeared in Playboy magazine twice. TMZ Sports said officials were investigating whether it was a possible overdose. The exact nature, cause and time of death were still being investigated by the Los Angeles County Coroner. There were no indications or signs that her death was a result of foul play, according to the release. The friend had dropped by to check on Laurer after not hearing from her in several days, Freeman said in a news release. Shawn Freeman with the Redondo Beach Police Department. Wednesday after receiving a 911 call from a friend who said the former wrestler was not breathing, according to Sgt. Laurer’s manager, Anthony Anzaldo, confirmed to KTLA that she was found dead Wednesday afternoon at her home in Redondo Beach, Calif.Īccording to KTLA, officers were called to Laurer’s apartment in the 900 block of Esplanade around 3:35 p.m. She will live forever in the memories of her millions of fans and all of us that loved her, the post read. Joanie Laurer aka Chyna, the 9th wonder of the world has passed away. “It is with deep sadness to inform you today that we lost a true icon, a real life superhero. LOS ANGELES - WWE legend Chyna, whose real name was Joanie Laurer has died, according to a post on her Facebook page.