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Leon White (in red), who held a famous feud with Sting (left) during the 1990s in World Championship Wrestling, announced on Twitter that he only has two years to live. lessPHOTOS: See pro wrestlers who tragically died young ...
Leon White (in red), who held a famous feud with Sting (left) during the 1990s in World Championship Wrestling, announced on Twitter that he only has two ... moreFans try to touch wrestler Michal Lockwood, aka Crash Holly (left), as he walks off the runway arm in arm with Joanie Laurer, better known as Chyna, during a 2000 WWE at Air Canada Centre, Toronto. Lockwood died in 2003 of an apparent suicide. Laurer was found dead in her home in 2016; reports suggest she may have taken a lethal dose of medication.
lessFans try to touch wrestler Michal Lockwood, aka Crash Holly (left), as he walks off the runway arm in arm with Joanie Laurer, better known as Chyna, during a 2000 WWE at Air Canada Centre, Toronto. Lockwood
... moreSean Christopher Haire, known to professional wrestling fans as Sean O'Haire, was found dead in his South Carolina home in September 2014. He was 43 years old.
Sean Christopher Haire, known to professional wrestling fans as Sean O'Haire, was found dead in his South Carolina home in September 2014. He was 43 years old.
Nelson Frazier Jr. – who wrestled under the names Big Daddy V, Viscera and King Mabel – died in February 2014 at the age of 43 of an apparent heart attack.
Nelson Frazier Jr. – who wrestled under the names Big Daddy V, Viscera and King Mabel – died in February 2014 at the age of 43 of an apparent heart attack.
Matt Osborne, the original Doink The Clown, died in June 2013 at age 55 of an apparent accidental overdose in Texas.
Matt Osborne, the original Doink The Clown, died in June 2013 at age 55 of an apparent accidental overdose in Texas.
William Moody, better known as WWE manager Paul Bearer, died of medical issues in March 2013 at the age of 58. He had recently been treated for a blood clot.
William Moody, better known as WWE manager Paul Bearer, died of medical issues in March 2013 at the age of 58. He had recently been treated for a blood clot.
Robert Bradley "Brad" Armstrong died in November 2012 at the age of 51. The cause of death was listed as 'medical distress."
Robert Bradley "Brad" Armstrong died in November 2012 at the age of 51. The cause of death was listed as 'medical distress."
Randy Mario Poffo, better know as "Macho Man" Randy Savage, died in May 2011 at the age of 58 from an enlarged heart.
Randy Mario Poffo, better know as "Macho Man" Randy Savage, died in May 2011 at the age of 58 from an enlarged heart.
Gertrude Vachon, known to wrestling fans as Luna Cahon, died in August 2010 at the age of 48 from an apparent overdose of oxycodone and benzodiazepine.
Gertrude Vachon, known to wrestling fans as Luna Cahon, died in August 2010 at the age of 48 from an apparent overdose of oxycodone and benzodiazepine.
Andrew Martin, better known as Test, died in March 2009 at the age of 33 from an apparent accidental overdose.
Andrew Martin, better known as Test, died in March 2009 at the age of 33 from an apparent accidental overdose.
"Dr. Death" Steve Williams died in December 2009 at the age of 49 of throat cancer.
"Dr. Death" Steve Williams died in December 2009 at the age of 49 of throat cancer.
Photo: Onlineworldofwrestling.comEdward Fatu, better known as Umaga, Died in December 2009 in Houston at the age of 36 from a heart attack, apparently caused by the use of hydrocodone and other drugs.
Edward Fatu, better known as Umaga, Died in December 2009 in Houston at the age of 36 from a heart attack, apparently caused by the use of hydrocodone and other drugs.
Photo: WikipediaChris Benoit died of suicide in June 2007 after killing his wife and child in their Georgia home.
Chris Benoit died of suicide in June 2007 after killing his wife and child in their Georgia home.
Nancy Benoit, better known as Woman, was killed by her husband Chris in a June 2007 murder-suicide at age 43.
Nancy Benoit, better known as Woman, was killed by her husband Chris in a June 2007 murder-suicide at age 43.
Photo: George Napolitano, FilmMagicSherri Martel, also known as Scary Sherri and Sensuous Sherri, died in June 2007 at the age of 49 of an apparent overdose.
Sherri Martel, also known as Scary Sherri and Sensuous Sherri, died in June 2007 at the age of 49 of an apparent overdose.
Photo: 2004 John Giamundo/BBSMichael Alfonso, better known as Mike Awesome, died in February 2007 at the age of 42 of an apparent suicide.
Michael Alfonso, better known as Mike Awesome, died in February 2007 at the age of 42 of an apparent suicide.
Scott Bigelow, better known as Bam Bam Bigelow (right), died in January 2007 at the age of 45 from apparent drug use.
Scott Bigelow, better known as Bam Bam Bigelow (right), died in January 2007 at the age of 45 from apparent drug use.
John Tenta Jr., also known as Earthquake and The Shark, died in June 2006 at the age of 44 of cancer.
John Tenta Jr., also known as Earthquake and The Shark, died in June 2006 at the age of 44 of cancer.
Eddie Guerrero died in November 2005 at the age of 38 from heart failure.
Eddie Guerrero died in November 2005 at the age of 38 from heart failure.
Raymond Traylor Jr. – also known as The Big Boss Man, Big Bubba and War Machine – died in September 2005 at the age of 41 from a heart attack.
Raymond Traylor Jr. – also known as The Big Boss Man, Big Bubba and War Machine – died in September 2005 at the age of 41 from a heart attack.
Mike Lockwood was better known for his stint in the WWF/WWE as "Crash" Holly. He died at the age of 32 in November 2003 from a suicide by overdose.
Mike Lockwood was better known for his stint in the WWF/WWE as "Crash" Holly. He died at the age of 32 in November 2003 from a suicide by overdose.
Photo: WWEMichael Hegstrand - Road Warrior Hawk - was one half of the Road Warriors, one of the most famous tag teams in wrestling history. Hegstrand died of a heart attack at age 43 in October 2003.
Michael Hegstrand - Road Warrior Hawk - was one half of the Road Warriors, one of the most famous tag teams in wrestling history. Hegstrand died of a heart attack at age 43 in October 2003.
Elizabeth Ann Hulette, better known as Miss Elizabeth, died May 2003 of acute toxicity.
Elizabeth Ann Hulette, better known as Miss Elizabeth, died May 2003 of acute toxicity.
Photo: George Napolitano, FilmMagicCurt Hennig, also known as Mr. perfect, died in February 2003 at the age of 44 from cocaine intoxication.
Curt Hennig, also known as Mr. perfect, died in February 2003 at the age of 44 from cocaine intoxication.
Photo: Robert Cianflone, Getty ImagesDavid Smith, better known as The British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith, died in May 2002 at the age of 39 from a heart attack.
David Smith, better known as The British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith, died in May 2002 at the age of 39 from a heart attack.
Photo: Tim Roney, Getty Images"Gentleman" Chris Adams was well-known for his days in World Class Championship Wrestling in Dallas in the 1980s. He was killed at the age of 46 when he was shot during a fight in a bar in October 2001.
"Gentleman" Chris Adams was well-known for his days in World