Remembering Joanie 'Chyna' Laurer, 1970-2016

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Photos: Remembering Joanie 'Chyna' Laurer, 1970-2016

Former pro wrestler Joanie "Chyna" Laurer died April 20, 2016. She was 45.

In this July 14, 1999, file photo, Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura is adorned with his signature feather boa and glitter sunglasses by professional wrestler Chyna, during a World Wrestling Federation press conference at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

Chyna and Triple H in the WWF Smackdown, 1999.

In this Sept. 7, 2000, file photo, WWF wrestler Chyna arrives for the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards at New York's Radio City Music Hall.

In this Nov. 16, 2003, file photo, Joanie Laurer, former pro wrestler known as Chyna, flexes her bicep as she arrives at the 31st annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles.

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In this July 14, 1999, file photo, Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura is adorned with his signature feather boa and glitter sunglasses by professional wrestler Chyna, during a World Wrestling Federation press conference at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

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