Celebrity | Chyna Chyna's Death Reported to Coroner as Possible OD But cause of death could take weeks to determine By Evann Gastaldo Posted Apr 22, 2016 10:42 AM CDT Copied 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. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File) Chyna's sudden death at age 46 was reported to the Los Angeles County coroner's office as a possible overdose, a spokesperson for the department tells USA Today. No further details of the former WWE wrestler's cause of death were given, but an autopsy was being done this week. The official cause could take weeks to finalize as toxicology tests are also done. In a press release, police said Chyna hadn't answered her phone for days before being found dead in her California apartment Wednesday. As Us Weekly notes, Chyna had publicly struggled with substance abuse in the past. The Independent reports that police found unopened prescription pills at the scene, but no illegal drugs. E! reports that Chyna had been taking sleeping pills and anxiety meds prior to her death, but they had been legally prescribed by a doctor, her manager says. Read These Next Trump reportedly wants a $230M payout from the DOJ. Online boo-bears go after the demo firm tearing White House apart. A well-known nutrition influencer died after a home birth. Trump nominee who said he has 'a Nazi streak' withdraws. Report an error