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Sara Lee, former WWE ‘Tough Enough’ winner, dies at 30

Sara Lee of WWE (WWE via YouTube)

Sara Lee, winner of the 2015 WWE "Tough Enough" reality television series, has died at the age of 30, her mother and the wrestling organization said Thursday.

Lee, a native of Hope, Michigan, won a one-year, $250,000 WWE contract in the competition's sixth season.

"We are all in shock and arrangements are not complete," her mother, Terri Lee, said in part in a social media post. "We ask that you respectfully let our family mourn. We all need prayers especially Cory and her children."

The cause of death was not provided.

WWE in a statement said it was saddened to learn of her death.

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“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,” the organization tweeted.

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