Sara Lee: 5 unknown facts about WWE star who died by suicide
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Sara Lee, who won the sixth season of WWE's 'Tough Enough', was found dead on October 6, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas. At the time of her death, the WWE said Lee was "an inspiration to many in the sports-entertainment world," offering "its heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and fans."
Lee’s death has been officially ruled a suicide by medical examiners. An autopsy report from the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office revealed that the 30-year-old ingested a lethal combination of alcohol and pills and left "letters of intent at the scene" before her death, as per TMZ. According to various accounts, the former wrestler had abrasions and bruises on her body and head at the time of her death, which authorities believe were caused as a result of multiple falls while she was intoxicated.
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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
5 unknown facts about Sara Lee
1. A competitive powerlifter
Lee was born in Hope Township, Michigan. She was a competitive powerlifter in high school and went on to study medical sonography at Delta College in Bay City, Michigan.
2. Winner of 'Tough Enough'
Lee gained national attention after winning WWE's 'Tough Enough' reality TV series. she also earned a one-year contract worth $250,000 with the company.
3. She was married to a WWE wrestler
Sara Lee was survived by her husband, a WWE wrestler Cory Weston, also known as Wesley Blake whom she got married to back in December 2017. In a July 2021 interview with Chris Van Vliet, Blake said that he and Lee "met at the Performance Center," as per Hollywoodlife.
4. A mother of three
Sara had three young children at the time of her death. She had two sons, a baby born in 2021 and a 3-year-old named Brady, as well as a 5-year-old daughter named Piper.
5. Career after joining WWE
After winning and receiving the contract from WWE chief Triple H, she joined WWE’s developmental brand NXT and she also worked in a number of live events, which she actively posted about on social media.