Published 21:23 IST, May 20th 2020
Shad Gaspard dead: Former WWE star's body found on Venice beach days after going missing
Shad Gaspard dead: LA County officials have confirmed they have recovered two bodies washed up on the beach on Wednesday. One of them was identified to be Shad.
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Three days after tragic incident, former WWE superstar Sh Gaspard has been confirmed de. Sh Gaspard went missing on Sunday afteron after being engulfed by a large wave off coast at Venice Beach in Los Angeles California. On Wednesday, May 20, LA County lifeguards reportedly found his body washed up on beach. While sex and description of body were t initially released, LAPD later confirmed it matched description of 39-year-old.
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Sh Gaspard de: Sh Gaspard body found
According to international reports, LA County lifeguards recovered two bodies washed up on beach during early hours of Wednesday morning. LAPD and LAFD were subsequently called to scene who confirmed body was recovered around 2.19 AM local time. While 'Sh Gaspard body found' was confirmed by officials, identity of second body was t disclosed.
Sh Gaspard went missing on Sunday afteron after he and a group of swimmers were caught in a rip current off near shore in Venice Beach. While lifeguards mand to rescue all members, a huge rip tide wave swept away Sh, who was reportedly trying to ensure safety of his 10-year-old son. A spokesman from LA Fire Department confirmed 39-year-old submerged under water. Search-and-rescue missions for former WWE superstar were abandoned on Monday evening.
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Sh Gaspard de: WWE releases an official statement
WWE released an official statement confirming news of Sh Gaspard passing away. statement re: "WWE is sdened to learn that former WWE Superstar Sh Gaspard has passed away at of 39. Gaspard h gone missing while swimming with his son at Venice Beach in California on May 17. In his final act, Gaspard instructed lifeguards to save his son’s life."
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company and rest of pro wrestling universe are applauding last heroic act of Sh Gaspard before his death, where he tried to save his son. WWE's statement also tes that former Cryme Tyme member was also quite a heroic figure in real-life. In 2016, Sh Gaspard broke up an armed robbery at a Valero gas station in Coral Springs, Florida and even pinned suspect to ground until police arrived at scene.
A former bodyguard and Hollywood stuntman, Sh Gaspard enjoyed success in WWE with his kwn best friend, JTG. Going by ir moniker, Cryme Tyme, duo was a fan-favourite tag team in late-2000s and even worked alongside John Cena during a feud. Gaspard was also a kwn bodyguard to several celebrities like Britney Spears and boxing legend Mike Tyson. In recent years, 39-year-old mainly worked as a stuntman in Hollywood.
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21:23 IST, May 20th 2020