The untimely decease of the former WWE superstar Sara Lee shocked the wrestling world. Lee was very young, aged 30 years, and was a mother of three children. Her mother shared the sad news with the fans through her Facebook account. However, her family did not publicly reveal the reason for her passing.
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Lee was the winner of the sixth season of the WWE reality show Tough Enough alongside Josh Bredl. This was the same season in which current NXT Women’s Champion Mandy Rose took part. However, after winning, she earned a one-year WWE contract of $250,000.
WWE shared a heartwarming message on Twitter while paying their condolences to the family of the Tough Enough winner. They wrote how Lee was an inspiration to many in the sports-entertainment world.
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
Many WWE officials and fans appreciated her Tough Enough win. During her time in WWE, Lee became with several WWE superstars who were in NXT at the time. They sent her to train at the WWE Performance Center after winning the competition.
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Current and former WWE superstars paid their condolences to Sara Lee’s family on Twitter
It seems she had a great nature, as many current and former WWE stars shared their reactions on Twitter. This was a piece of shocking news for many stars and fans as she passed away at a young age.
Bayley and Carmella, who took her under their wing in NXT, shared their reaction.
In wrestling, people that you didn’t know yesterday can become the ones you spend every day with for years. Even if that changes for whatever reason, there’s forever a bond. A family. I’m thinking of EVERYONE during this time. I hope Sara & the Weston family feels our hearts ❤️🕊 pic.twitter.com/oN2n8FTaUk
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) October 7, 2022
Please keep Sara’s family, especially Cory and the kids in your prayers. If you are able to contribute, please follow the link below. We love you, Cory 💙
Sara Lee Memorial Fund https://t.co/vSnD9PU6j5
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) October 7, 2022
This is so tragic. Praying for her family and loved ones. 🙏🏻https://t.co/s6fZBTfH3E
— Mella Is Money 🤑 (@CarmellaWWE) October 6, 2022
‘The Queen’ Charlotte Flair too shared her condolences.
Sara Lee Memorial Fund 🙏🏻💔 https://t.co/lzypdT7UBO
— Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) October 7, 2022
Natalya shared her support to Lee’s family.
I’m keeping Sara and her children and her husband Cory in my prayers. Truly heartbreaking to hear of her passing. Going to donate below to her family- because they need every bit of support they can get right now💔 https://t.co/4JJ6I7OGnz
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) October 6, 2022
Alexa Bliss shared her reaction. A few months ago, Sara Lee and her husband, Wesley Blake, attended Bliss’s wedding.
We love you Sara. So heartbreaking. Please keep Cory & their family in your thoughts and prayers 🖤 pic.twitter.com/SXtwhIdmVq
— Lexi (Kaufman) Cabrera (@AlexaBliss_WWE) October 6, 2022
Lacey Evans was speechless after knowing about the sad news.
💔🙏 💔 praying for her family and her babies. I can't even find the words. Anything helps. https://t.co/FQzxe4ymyk
— Lacey Evans ~ WWE Superstar. (@LaceyEvansWWE) October 7, 2022
Asuka also shared her reaction.
I'll miss Sara forever. https://t.co/0cSN05FQqH
— ASUKA / 明日華 (@WWEAsuka) October 7, 2022
Saraya expressed her condolences along with a few pictures of her and Sara Lee clicked over the last few years.
This is heartbreakingly tragic. Sending love to her family. Very sweet human who I got the pleasure to know and work with. 💔 RIP Sara Lee pic.twitter.com/bGZ9FZNnXj
— SARAYA (@Saraya) October 6, 2022
Stu Benett aka Bad News Barrett concerned about Sara Lee’s family.
Incredibly sad. I’m Thinking of Cory (aka Wesley Blake) and his family. If you would like to contribute, please do so below. https://t.co/xQiL4d0jxG
— Stu Bennett (@StuBennett) October 6, 2022
The news shocked Mick Foley.
This is just awful news. I’m sending my best wishes and a healing prayer to her family and friends. #RIPSaraLee https://t.co/QHowlyTAB8
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) October 6, 2022
My heart breaks for everyone who knew Sara Lee. 30 is way too young. What an awful thing to happen. https://t.co/n1DWd3B7D2
— Ryan Satin (@ryansatin) October 6, 2022
My heart is absolutely broken 💔 . I am lost for words and I am still in absolute shock. I love you and will miss you eternally Sara Lee. pic.twitter.com/DZueVhj2Mm
— Athena is All Elite (@AthenaPalmer_FG) October 7, 2022
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This is so heartbreaking – what a beautiful person we’ve lost – and leaving behind 3 small children and a husband who always expressed how madly in love he was with her. I’m so so sorry. Just heartbreaking. https://t.co/SVXLLaG60r
— Kayla Braxton (@KaylaBraxtonWWE) October 7, 2022
Clearly, none of the former colleagues of Sara Lee expected this. As per the reactions of the stars, it seems everyone loved to be around the former NXT star. Moreover, even though she had left wrestling for a while to focus on family, she was in contact with all the stars.
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Lee was married to former NXT star Wesley Blake on December 30, 2017. They have three children, including a daughter born in 2017, and two sons born in 2019 and 2021, respectively.
