In 2015, Sara Lee won the sixth season of the reality show.
Sara Lee, a wrestler who took first place in the sixth season of the reality competition “WWE Tough Enough,” has passed away, the network said on October 6. She was 30.
WWE released a statement saying, “WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of Sara Lee”
“Born and raised in Hope Township, Michigan, Lee excelled in powerlifting before eventually joining the sixth season of WWE’s ‘Tough Enough.’ Lee went on to win the fan vote for ‘Tough Enough’ and serve as an inspiration to many in the sports-entertainment world. WWE offers its heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and fans.”
Her death has not been given a cause.
In her farewell Instagram post, Lee talked of getting better from a sinus ailment.
“Celebrating finally being healthy enough to go to the gym 2 days in a row. First ever sinus infection kicked my butt,” she wrote earlier this week.
On “WWE Tough Enough,” Lee received a one-year, $250,000 WWE contract; the following year, the company let him go.
She was married to Wesley Blake, a former WWE wrestler whose real name is Cory Weston. Three kids were born to the couple.
Lee’s passing was also verified by her mother in a Facebook post.
“It is with heavy hearts we wanted to share that our Sara Weston has gone to be with Jesus,” she wrote. “We are all in shock and arrangements are not complete. We ask that you respectfully let our family mourn. We all need prayers especially Cory and her children.”
Courtney White, Lee’s sister-in-law, also lamented her passing.
“I usually know what to say, but I don’t,” she wrote in part. “My heart breaks for these three babies as they grow up and miss out on so much their momma should be here for.
“I have spent the last 24 hours wondering how this can be happening, how can this actually be real? I look at her children, and I know that our families will make it through this, for them, and because of them.”
On social media, a number of wrestling fans paid respect to Lee.
“I never met Sara Lee but she always seemed to have a beautiful energy,” Brandi Rhodes tweeted. “My heart goes out to her family and friends. It just doesn’t make sense sometimes.”
“R.I.P Sara,” Bianca Belair tweeted.
“The sweetest person that we were blessed to call a friend. Rest Peacefully, Sara,” WWE referee Eddie Orengo wrote.
