Daffney Unger is dead at the age of 46.
TMZ reports the ex-WCW star — real name Shannon Spruill — was found dead on Thursday, Sept 2.
Fellow wrestler Lexie Fyfe told the outlet that Unger had been dealing with mental health issues in the last few weeks.
On Wednesday night, Unger had shared a concerning video on Instagram Live that sparked concern within the wrestling community. “Do you guys not understand that I’m all alone?” an emotional Unger said during the broadcast while holding what appeared to be a pistol, per Page Six. “Remember, my brain goes to Boston.”
Mick Foley took to Instagram to request help in locating Unger, who, Fyfe says, had recently relocated. "If anyone has a way of reaching Daffney Unger, or knows her address, please help out," he wrote on Twitter. "She's in a bad personal place and is threatening to harm herself."
"My phone call went straight to voicemail," the WWF legend added.
After learning the sad news of Unger's passing, Foley took to Twitter to express his condolences. "I'm so very sorry to learn of Daffney's passing. A terrible loss for her family, friends and wresting," he wrote. "She was far ahead if [sic] her time in our business #RipDaffney."
Foley added, "If you're hurting and thinking of doing harm to yourself, please know that help is available," before providing the number to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255.
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