We have learned that former WWE wrestler Chyna, was found dead in an apartment in Redondo Beach, California.

No cause of death has been mentioned for Chyna, whose real name was Joanie Laurer.

The details from the police statement is as follows:

“On April 20, 2016, Redondo Beach Police Officers were dispatched to an apartment unit in the 900 block of Esplanade. The Redondo Beach Police received a 9-1-1 call from a friend of the apartment unit resident that the female inside was not breathing. The friend told Redondo Beach Police that the female had not answered her phone in a few days, and went to the location to check on her welfare.

“Officers arrived on scene and discovered a deceased female inside the location. There are no indications or signs that the death was a result of foul play. From the preliminary investigation, it appears that the deceased passed away prior to being discovered by the friend.”

“The deceased female has been identified as Joan Lauer, 46 year[s] of age [she was actually 45]. Joan Laurer was also known as “Chyna” and was a professional wrestler and entertainer.

“The exact nature and cause of the death, as well as the general time of death is under investigation by the Los Angeles County Coroner’s department. Events leading up to the death of Joan Lauer is under investigation by the Redondo Beach Police Department to assists in the determination if the death was natural or accidental. Further details of the death investigation are not being released at this time.”

Chyna who was billed as the Ninth Wonder of the World, was a founding member of Degeneration X, the only female to hold the Intercontinental Championship twice, the Women’s Championship once.

Stephanie McMahon was quoted on twitter as saying: