WWE's Benoit
is found dead
By SIMON ROTHSTEIN
June 26, 2007
WRESTLING legend Chris Benoit and his family have been found dead in their home in Atlanta, Georgia.
The star, renowned as the greatest in-ring grappler of his generation, had just turned 40.
Chris, his wife Nancy and their son Daniel were all discovered by Atlanta police.
It is believed his two other children were in Canada, where Benoit was born and trained as a wrestler.
The tragedy follows the early deaths of Chris's best pal Eddie Guerrero, Owen Hart, British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith, Sensational Sherri and many other wrestling stars.
A statement on WWE.com said: "World Wrestling Entertainment is deeply saddened to report that Chris Benoit and his family were found dead in their home.
"There are no further details at this time, other than the Benoit family residence is currently being investigated by local authorities.
"WWE extends its sincerest thoughts and prayers to the Benoit family’s relatives and loved ones in this time of tragedy."
Chris will always have a place in the heart of wrestling fans worldwide thanks to his classic matches in Japan, ECW, WCW, and especially the WWE.
His hug with Eddie at WrestleMania XX was one of wrestling's most memorable moments - and will now never, ever be forgotten.
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