Ashley Massaro Dies Aged 39, WWE Stars Pay Tribute

Former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstar Ashley Massaro has died, the company said in a statement. The 2005 “RAW Diva Search” winner was 39 years old while the actual cause of death was not revealed by the officials.
“We are saddened to learn of the tragic death of former WWE Superstar Ashley Massaro,” WWE said. “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.”
According to TMZ, Massaro was transported to the hospital from her home in Suffolk County, New York, where she died early Thursday morning. The report claims the death was classified as “non-criminal”.
Massaro’s most high profile match came at WrestleMania 23 when she competed for the Divas Championship against Melina. She also went on to participate in Survivor: China and make the cover of Playboy magazine during her stint with WWE.
The pro-wrestler, who quit WWE in 2008, would have celebrated her 40th birthday on May 26 and looked to on her way to making a comeback after indicating earlier in the year about training and fighting at the New York Wrestling Connection.
Gonna be bumping around the ring starting next week at @NYWCWRESTLING 🤔 😜 super pumped n ready to see what I got left in these ole boots of mine! Those guy are the best super safe and make me feel so comfortable-if u live in tri state area n want to train-THIS IS WHERE ITS AT!
— ☆ Ashley Massaro ☆ (@ashleymassaro11) March 21, 2019
WWE athletes from past and present have come together to pay tribute to the former star, especially, former tag team partner Maria Kanellis. Tori Wilson, Mick Foley, current superstars Natalya, Dana Brooke and Bayley also paid tribute to Massaro.
I have no words. Ashley was my tag partner at Wrestlemania. My sometimes road wife. We did countless photo shoots and press days together. It seems like yesterday Ashley was a major part of my life and then our worlds changed and now she is gone. Im heartbroken for her family. https://t.co/QTcNxN3P0K pic.twitter.com/olaTWKD9JS
— MariaKanellisBennett (@MariaLKanellis) May 17, 2019
I can’t even begin to explain how devastated I am to hear about @ashleymassaro11 - legit one of the sweetest people I’ve ever known. When we fall into a dark place it can seem like it will never change but if you are there PLEASE keep hope & reach out for help.
— Torrie Wilson (@Torrie11) May 17, 2019
This is just awful news - Ashley Massaro is gone. She was only 39. She lived in the same town as me...I loved seeing her around. She was always so nice...and now she’s gone. #RIPAshleyMassaro pic.twitter.com/wOUY4gsTQo
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) May 17, 2019
My heart is saddened to hear about the passing of @ashleymassaro11 ! So strong but yet so young 😔 Heaven received an Angel - prayers to Ash’s family - RIP
— Dana Brooke WWE (@DanaBrookeWWE) May 17, 2019
Ashley Massaro ❤️ Thank you for the memories.
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) May 17, 2019
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