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WWE wrestler Sara Lee dies by suicide at 30, autopsy report confirms
Former WWE wrestler Sara Lee, winner of the organization's famous "Tough Enough" program, committed suicide according to a new autopsy report, reported by TMZ Sports
May 5, 2023 3:59pm
Updated: May 5, 2023 6:40pm
Former WWE wrestler Sara Lee, winner of the organization's famous "Tough Enough" program, committed suicide according to a new autopsy report, as reported by TMZ Sports.
In documents from the Bexar County Medical Examiner's office, officials said that Lee had ingested a lethal combination of alcohol and pills. They added that the former wrestler had left "letters of intent at the scene" before her death.
According to the documents, Lee had bruises and abrasions on her head and body at the time of her death, although they suspected that she may have suffered the injuries in a fall or falls while intoxicated.
She was only 30 years old.
The news of her death seven months ago shook the wrestling world... and WWE said in a statement at the time that it was heartbroken.
"As the winner of 'Tough Enough,' Lee served as an inspiration to many in the world of sports entertainment," WWE said. "WWE offers its deepest condolences to her family, friends, and fans."
WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of Sara Lee. As a former "Tough Enough" winner, Lee served as an inspiration to many in the sports-entertainment world. WWE offers its heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and fans. pic.twitter.com/jtjjnG52n7
— WWE (@WWE) October 7, 2022
Lee participated in the sixth season of "Tough Enough" in 2015 and won a one-year contract with WWE. She wrestled for the organization for most of 2016 but moved to the independent circuit shortly after.
In 2017, she married WWE wrestler Wesley Blake and the couple had three children together. Days after her death, Blake wrote an emotional note to Sara on his Instagram page: "You were a motivator, a best friend, a sister, a daughter, an aunt, the backbone of our family and (my favorite), my wife."
"I can't promise that I will stop grieving but I know now, that you're free. I can't thank you enough for giving me the best years of my life so far."
