WWE Star Ashley Massaro Dies At 39
Former WWE star and “Survivor” contestant Ashley Massaro died Thursday in Suffolk County, She was 39.
Massaro was transported to a hospital, where she died, after an emergency call early in the morning, according to outlets. The cause of death wasn’t immediately made public.
“We are saddened to learn of the tragic death of former WWE Superstar Ashley Massaro,” the WWE said on its website. “She performed in WWE from 2005-2008 and was beloved by her fellow Superstars and fans around the world. WWE offers its condolences to Ashley’s family and friends.”
Massaro, a former model, appeared to be in good spirits on Wednesday as she let followers on Twitter know that she just answered “a ton of fan mail.”
“Love ya, punx,” she wrote.
Massaro gained early visibility by winning the “2005 Raw Diva Search” for new wrestling talent, according to Yahoo. She then performed for the WWE from 2005 to 2008.