Former Diva Luna Vachon Passes Away

[Black Widow]

Thinking of my dearest friend Luna as I try to track her down. Please #SuperFriends keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

With a broken heart I am crushed 2 tell u that one of the most amazing people I have ever known has died. God Bless Luna Vachon. I love u.

http://twitter.com/DavidHerro

[Travicity]

Milwaukee, WI wrestling promoter David Herro is reporting that former WWE Diva Luna Vachon has died at the age of 48. Here is what he wrote on Twitter:

"With a broken heart I am crushed 2 tell u that one of the most amazing people I have ever known has died. God Bless Luna Vachon. I love u."

Stay tuned for more details. WWE has yet to confirm this report.

NODQ

[The Mac]

wow thats terrible she was legendary

[Kemo]

Damn. That sux. Wonder what was the cause on this one.

[Travicity]

Wonder if it was Suicide she lost everything remember.

Here are a few comments made by those in the wrestling industry regarding the passing of Luna Vachon. All comments are via Twitter. More to be added.

Daffney: "Watched hrs of Luna while learning the art of Women's Wrestling. What an influence. And she was so kind to me. I'll never forget that."

Tommy Dreamer: "Luna was the 1st Queen of Extreme. My 1st manager. Luna passed away on the night of 2 moons. Pretty unique just like her. Strong woman."

Bob Ryder: "Very sad to hear of the passing of Luna Vachon. She was definitely a "one of a kind" character and she will be sadly missed."
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World Wrestling Entertainment issued the following statement earlier today.

"World Wrestling Entertainment has been made aware of the passing of Gertrude (Luna) Vachon. WWE extends its deepest condolences to the Vachon family.

Ms. Vachon was under contract with WWE at various times from 1993 through 2000, and performed under the name "Luna" Vachon. She last performed for WWE in early 2000.

Update (2:20 p.m. ET): According to The Wrestling Observer, Vachon was found dead this morning at her mother's home. She was staying with her mother after her house burned down in a recent fire.

[Kenpachi Zaraki]

fucking shit

[Smartmark]

R.i.p

[frankdafrog]

Sad day. R.I.P. Luna. You will always be remembered fondly.

[Travicity]

TMZ noted that local authorities in Florida do not believe foul play was involved in the death of former WWF personality Luna Vachon and hoped to know more after an autopsy is conducted this weekend.

Obviously, our deepest condolences go out to Vachon's family and friends during this awful time.

[The Mac]

TMZ has learned ... investigators claim they discovered crushed Oxycodone pills and a snorting straw inside the Florida home of former WWE star Gertrude "Luna" Vachon ... where she was found dead Friday morning.


According to the police report filed by the Pasco County Sheriff's Office -- and obtained by TMZ -- investigators claim they found a box containing Oxycodone in Luna's kitchen ... near a pile of "blue, chalky debris next to a small straw."

Officials also claim they discovered "multiple prescription bottles and miscellaneous unsecured pills" in the master bedroom ... along with a small plate that contained more pill residue and another snorting straw.

According to the report, Luna's mother -- the person who discovered the body -- told cops that Luna "often appeared 'medicated' as she suffered from several wrestling injuries."

Officials tell TMZ an autopsy has been completed -- and an official cause of death should be determined within the next couple of weeks.