Chyna was an actress, former professional wrestler, and pornstar. Following a very successful pro wrestling career she worked as a professional pornographic actress in the 2000s, though she claimed in early 2014 to be retired from pornography. Born Joanie Laurer, she legally had her name changed to 'Chyna' in November 2007 after a falling out with WWE. On April 20, 2016, Chyna was found dead at her home in Redondo Beach, California.