Former WWE wrestler Ashley Massaro has sadly passed at the age of 39 at a private hospital in Long Island in New York on Thursday.

The former SmackDown star, who was part of the World Wrestling Federation (WWE) from 2005-2008, died of “non-criminal causes” said Suffolk County Police following her demise. Ashley had joined WWE in 2005 after winning the federation’s Raw Diva Search. She was initially offered a one-year contract. The exact reason for her death is currently unknown.

Her most notable moment in the wrestling circuit came in 2007 at WrestleMania 23 when she took on the then Women’s Champion Melina. Massaro left WWE in 2008 citing her daughter’s sickness as a reason. Ahead of WWE Money in the Bank 2019 PPV Where Roman Reigns Will Face Elias, ‘The Big Dog’ Gets Nominated in MTV Award for Best Real Life Hero (View Pic and Videos).

Reacting to the death, WWE tweeted, "We are saddened to learn of the tragic death of former WWE Superstar Ashley Massaro. WWE offers its condolences to Ashley’s family and friends."

Many Wrestling stars also reacted to the death of one of their former colleague.

Torrie Wilson reacts:

 

Ashley Massaro's former Tag partner Maria Kanellis Bennet:

Mick Foley shared about Ashley:

Current WWE star Bayley thanked Ashley for the memories:

 

Danny Brooke offered her prayers for Ashley's family:

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