Sarah Lee, an ex-WWE wrestler and 2015 winner of reality show “Tough Enough,”Has died at the age of 30.
Lee’s death was confirmed on Thursday FacebookTerri is Terri’s mother.
“It is with heavy hearts we wanted to share that our Sara Weston has gone to be with Jesus,”Terri Lee wrote Thursday. “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.”
Lee died on Wednesday. However, no cause of his death was reported. Posted on InstagramThat she was in the process of restoring her health. “first ever sinus infection kicked my butt.”
In a statement provided to , WWE expressed their sadness over Lee’s death and their condolences for her family, including her husband, Cory James Weston (wrestler Wesley Blake), and their three children.
“WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of Sara Lee,”The statement was read. “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.”
In the hours after the news of Lee’s death broke, fellow WWE wrestler Bull James Launched a GoFundMe to raise money for Weston and Lee’s children. The campaign had nearly reached $70,000 by the time it was published, having tripled its $20,000 goal at the time of publication.
“We’re all shocked and saddened by the sudden death of Tough Enough winner Sara Lee. As her loving husband, Cory, picks up the pieces and continues to raise their 3 children, the last thing anyone in that position wants to be worried about is money and paying for a funeral and everything else that comes along with it,”James wrote. “The wrestling community has always been one to come together in the wake of tragedy and this is no different. Every penny raised from this will go directly to Cory and the kids. Thank you all in advance. RIP Sara, you were one of the good ones.”
