<p><strong>Los Angeles:</strong> Former WWE wrestler and reality TV star Chyna was found dead at her home here. She was 45.</p>
<p>Chyna passed away on Wednesday. The official cause of death is unknown, reports variety.com.</p>
<p>The news was announced via Chyna's Facebook page.</p>
<p><img title="WWE wrestler Chyna in 1999" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2016/apr/chyna21apr.jpg" alt="WWE wrestler Chyna in 1999" /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em><strong>WWE wrestler Chyna in 1999. Pic/ AFP</strong></em></span></p>
<p>"(We inform you) with deep sadness that we lost a true icon, a real life superhero. Joanie Laurer aka Chyna, the ninth wonder of the world, has passed away. She will live forever in the memories of her millions of fans and all of us who loved her," the post read.</p>
<p>Chyna appeared in several TV shows over the last two decades, including 'Surreal Life' and 'Celebrity Rehab'. She also guest-starred on '3rd Rock from the Sun' and 'The Nick Cannon Show'.</p>
<p>She also appeared in several adult films. She later moved to Japan to teach English.</p>
<p><strong>WWE fraternity pay respects on twitter -&nbsp;</strong></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I just heard the tragic news that <a href="https://twitter.com/ChynaJoanLaurer">@ChynaJoanLaurer</a> has passed. She was truly a pioneer in our industry, and she will be missed. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPChyna?src=hash">#RIPChyna</a></p>
&mdash; Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) <a href="https://twitter.com/StephMcMahon/status/723019592570929152">April 21, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I'm sure Eddie is welcoming u into God's Kingdom <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPChyna?src=hash">#RIPChyna</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPEddie?src=hash">#RIPEddie</a> RT <a href="https://twitter.com/maxthephotog">@maxthephotog</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/mexwarrior">@mexwarrior</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ChynaJoanLaurer">@ChynaJoanLaurer</a> <a href="https://t.co/H5TN0C2zyD">pic.twitter.com/H5TN0C2zyD</a></p>
&mdash; Chavo Guerrero jr. (@mexwarrior) <a href="https://twitter.com/mexwarrior/status/723020579549392896">April 21, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">My heart goes out to the family &amp; friends of <a href="https://twitter.com/ChynaJoanLaurer">@ChynaJoanLaurer</a> Another one gone too soon. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPChyna?src=hash">#RIPChyna</a></p>
&mdash; Chavo Guerrero jr. (@mexwarrior) <a href="https://twitter.com/mexwarrior/status/723018696604672000">April 21, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Joanie, I'm so sorry. I will always treasure our friendship and will never forget your kindness to my children. RIP <a href="https://t.co/pVV0KjbkFt">https://t.co/pVV0KjbkFt</a></p>
&mdash; Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealMickFoley/status/723027643407437825">April 21, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">My prayers go out to Joanie Laurer and her family. It's very sad to hear this news. Chyna was revolutionary for women in wrestling.</p>
&mdash; Nattie (@NatbyNature) <a href="https://twitter.com/NatbyNature/status/723033989318107136">April 21, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I had been in contact recently with <a href="https://twitter.com/ChynaJoanLaurer">@ChynaJoanLaurer</a> to guest on The Ross Report.<br /><br />Unfortunately now that will never happen. <br /><br />RIP Joanie &eth;&Acirc;u00c2u009f&Acirc;u00c2u0099&Acirc;u00c2u008f</p>
&mdash; Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) <a href="https://twitter.com/JRsBBQ/status/723013724064227328">April 21, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="cs" dir="ltr">R.I.P. CHYNA <a href="https://t.co/FJ6PuW2zsr">pic.twitter.com/FJ6PuW2zsr</a></p>
&mdash; Rob Van Dam (@TherealRVD) <a href="https://twitter.com/TherealRVD/status/723015976866983937">April 21, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">She broke barriers and changed women's wrestling forever. Who knows where most of us would be without her <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ripchyna?src=hash">#ripchyna</a></p>
&mdash; Traci Brooks (@TheTraciBrooks) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheTraciBrooks/status/723013317845913600">April 21, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Former WWE wrestler and reality TV star Chyna was found dead at her home here. She was 45;&nbsp;official cause of death is unknown

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