Chyna — born Joanie Laurer — was found dead on April 20, and now, her celebrity friends are going through a roller coaster of emotions.
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Reports say that a friend went to check on the wrestling star at her Redondo Beach, Calif. home — and found her unresponsive in her bedroom.
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The friend called police around 7:30 p.m., according to the report.
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Chyna was a reality TV staple, as she appeared on The Surreal Life and Celebrity Rehab after her stint as a wrestler and porn star.
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Hulk Hogan expressed how devastated he was to hear the news.
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Reports say that a friend went to check on the wrestling star at her Redondo Beach, Calif. home — and found her unresponsive in her bedroom.
Photo credit: Getty Images
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The friend called police around 7:30 p.m., according to the report.
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Her team tweeted the sad news around 9:30 p.m. PT on April 20.
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Chyna was a reality TV staple, as she appeared on The Surreal Life and Celebrity Rehab after her stint as a wrestler and porn star.
Photo credit: Getty Images
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Hulk Hogan expressed how devastated he was to hear the news.
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Now, those who knew her are reacting to the loss.
eva marie
Eva Marie was also touched by the news.
amy dumas
Amy Dumas shared photos with the wrestling star.
kendra wilkinson
In true
Kendra Wilkinson form, she shared a funny story of her first encounter with Chyna.
stephanie mcmahon
The Chief Brand Officer of the WWE, Stephanie McMahon called her a "pioneer" in the industry.