By WFAN.com
Ashley Massaro, who became a WWE star after winning a search competition, has died. She was 39.
According to Newsday, police responded to a report of a sick or injured person at Massaro's Smithtown, Long Island, home Thursday morning. She was taken to a hospital where was pronounced dead, Suffolk County police said.
Officials have not revealed the cause of her death, but they have determined there was no criminality involved.
In 2005, Massaro beat out of thousands of entrants to win WWE's "Raw Diva Search," which included a one-year, $250,000 contract. She wrestled for the company until 2008 and competed in two WrestleMania matches, including one for the women's championship in 2007.
"We are saddened to learn of the tragic death of former WWE Superstar Ashley Massaro," WWE said in a statement. "WWE offers its condolences to Ashley's family and friends."
Massaro was also a cast member on "Survivor: China" in 2007, and the Long Island native appeared on the cover of Playboy that same year.
Most recently, Massaro was working as a disc jockey for 94.3 The Shark on Long Island. According to the station's website, she had an 18-year-old daughter.
