Wrestling Star Daffney Unger's Cause of Death Revealed

More than five months after Daffney Ungar was found dead in her Georgia home, new details have emerged about what caused the former WCW wrestler's death.

By Mike Vulpo Feb 28, 2022 6:30 PMTags
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New details surrounding Daffney Unger's death are being revealed.

According to the Gwinnett County Medical Examiner, the professional wrestler died of an apparent gunshot wound to the chest. In the official report obtained by E! News on Feb. 28, the medical examiner also confirmed that Unger's manner of death was suicide.

The incident report stated that Unger struggled with her mental health. She had a known medical history of bipolar disorder and multiple previous head injuries.

Back on Sept. 2, the 46-year-old was found dead on her bed after officers arrived to her Georgia home for a welfare check. Her death was later confirmed in a statement by SHIMMER women's professional wrestling. "We are very sad to have to announce the passing of Shannon Spruill aka Daffney Unger," the statement read. "We are posting this at the request of her family. Please respect their privacy at this trying time."

Unger wrestled for World Championship Wrestling between 1999 and 2001 and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling between 2008 and 2011.

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Just one day before her death, Unger reportedly appeared in an Instagram Live where she addressed her fans in tears. "Do you guys not understand that I'm all alone?" she asked. "Do you not understand that? Remember, my brain goes to Boston."

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Boston University's Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) center conducts research on long-term consequences of repetitive brain trauma in athletes and military members. Unger and other wrestlers have been known to battle similar ailments.

After her death, many in the wrestling community paid tribute to the athlete on social media. For WWE star Mick Foley, he urged those suffering to get help.

"I'm so very sorry to learn of Daffney's passing. A terrible loss for her family, friends and wrestling," he wrote. "She was far ahead if her time in our business. #RIPDaffney. If you're hurting and thinking of doing harm to yourself, please know that help is available. 800-273-8255."

WWE star Kane added, "So very sad. Pray for Daffney's loved ones. Mick is right. If you need help, please call 800-273-8255."

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