Shad Gaspard went missing while taking a swim a couple of days back but he has been declared dead after the former WWE star’s body was found

Former WWE star Shad Gaspard, who went missing after going out for a swim, has been declared dead at the age of 39.

WWE released a statement on the former member of Cryme Tyme after he went missing on 17 May.

ESPN and several other sources carried the news that a body had been found and it was identified as Shad Gaspard’s.

The former member of Cryme Tyme was loved by many backstage, and he passed away as a hero. Gaspard wanted the lifeguards to first save his son after he and a few others were swept away by a current at Venice Beach.

Unfortunately, Gaspard was not found on the day of the incident. Nevertheless, search operations continued for the former WWE star.

Many wrestlers hoped and prayed for Shad to be found. However, the worst possible news has now been shared.

A life taken too early

Gaspard might not have been on WWE TV for a long time, but he certainly left a positive mark on all those he met.

The 39-year-old was the larger of the two in his tag team, but that didn’t stop him from being likeable backstage and also working well with his peers.

Several stars from WWE and other promotions couldn’t believe the tragedy and shared their tributes on social media:

RIP Shad ❤️🙏🏼 You truly have a magical soul. Always made everyone laugh and smile. You will be so missed by so many. You are truly a superhero, forever and always. So many thoughts, prayers, love and light to his family.
❤️N https://t.co/12di0lrcpS

— Nikki & Brie (@NikkiAndBrie) May 20, 2020

I join fans around the world as we remember Shad Gaspard as a beloved performer and a caring father. In absolutely tragic circumstances, please keep his loved ones in your thoughts. https://t.co/JibfmJJMcC

— Triple H (@TripleH) May 20, 2020

My Love, Thoughts, Prayers and Support Go out to The Family of Shad Gaspard. Nothing will ever Fix the loss of a loved one. As a Universe We owe it to ourselves and to others to Be a Positive Light in this world as long as we can Because Nothing is Ever Guaranteed. #RIPSHAD ❤️🙏🏿

— Titus O'Neil (@TitusONeilWWE) May 20, 2020

Goodbye, my friend.
My thoughts are with Shad’s family. I can’t fathom their loss.

— Ettore “Big E” Ewen (@WWEBigE) May 20, 2020

My heart is heavy praying for the entire Gaspard’s family pic.twitter.com/3VGbptAHbn

— Trinity (@TheTrinity_Fatu) May 20, 2020

Even ex-WWE stars had great words to say about Gaspard:

Just gave him a #BrotherHug at Staples Center last time we were in town..
Being a father, I feel deeply for his family n friends.
Fuck the heat, love each other.
Rest Easy #GoodBrother , Shad.

— Karl Anderson (@MachineGunKA) May 20, 2020

Shad died a hero, saving his son’s life. As a parent, there are no words to even explain that. He was a really positive & funny guy every time we spoke, just a good dude. Prayers for his family during this horrible time. #RIPShadGaspard 🙏 pic.twitter.com/qD5GkNUyje

— taz (@OfficialTAZ) May 20, 2020

Along with everyone else, I hoped that Shad would make it home safe. Rest In Peace, Shad Gaspard, knowing that your son is alive because of your sacrifice.

— Christopher Daniels (@facdaniels) May 20, 2020

Cody Rhodes had a touching tribute to the former WWE star and highlighted just how great Shad really was:

Never got the pleasure to know Shad too well personally, but I did have the opportunity to wrestle him countless times. He was beyond motivated and as a giant, took precautions to protect folks in the ring. I’m saddened by his passing, his last moments were as an undeniable hero. pic.twitter.com/D8K5NpDxzb

— Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) May 20, 2020

Santana, of AEW, also posted a short but emotional tweet regarding Gaspard:

https://twitter.com/Santana_Proud/status/1263115897469915137?s=20

These are tough times for the Gaspard family and we offer our condolences to all those affected by the tragedy.

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