ABC 7 reports that Joan Laurer better known for her in ring name Chyna has passed away at 46, her manager George Pennacchio confirms.
Laurer was found dead in her bed at her home in Radando beach. This is a developing story and we’ll report more as it develops.
We here at WNB would like to extend our deepest condolences to chyna’s family friends and fans.
*UPDATE*
WWE is saddened to learn of reports that Joanie Laurer, best known for competing in WWE as Chyna, has passed away.
A physically striking and talented performer, Chyna was a true sports-entertainment pioneer. Not only was the Superstar dubbed “The Ninth Wonder of the World” a founding member of the groundbreaking faction D-Generation X, but she also holds the distinction of being the first woman to enter the Royal Rumble Match and the first and only woman to win the Intercontinental Championship.
Upon hearing the sad news, WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon tweeted the following:
I just heard the tragic news that @ChynaJoanLaurer has passed. She was truly a pioneer in our industry, and she will be missed. #RIPChyna

Yes she will be so trully mist by us the fans I can rember when she first came on the seen and just took over by storm and then DX came so they couldn’t be stoped they you make the rules they break them quote the heart break kid Shawn Micales .R.I.P. CHYNA