Shad Gaspard, former WWE star, found dead, had gone missing while swimming with his son at Venice Beach in California

He was also a former bodyguard for P Diddy, Britney Spears, and Mike Tyson.

Shad Gaspard, former WWE star, found dead, had gone missing while swimming with his son at Venice Beach in California Photo: Twitter@WWE

New Delhi: Former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star Shad Gaspard was found dead on Wednesday (May 20, 2020). The 39-year old Gaspard had gone missing while swimming with his son at Venice Beach in California on May 17. 

WWE in its official statement said, "WWE is saddened to learn that former WWE Superstar Shad Gaspard has passed away at the age of 39. Gaspard had 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."

WWE also extended its condolences to Gaspard’s family, friends and fans.

One of his Instagram photos is now going viral because of the caption on the picture. Shad had written, "Tomorrow is not promised. Enjoy today. Even through all this crazy, life is still a beautiful thing."

Ironically, the location in the picture is a beach, and it was taken by his son.

14-time World Champion Triple H said, "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."

Gaspard was best known in WWE as one-half of Cryme Tyme with JTG. 

The fan-favorite duo memorably joined forces with John Cena during his 2008 rivalry with JBL and competed for the WWE Tag Team Titles at SummerSlam 2009. Shad and JTG would later square off in heated fashion after a falling out in 2010.

Before entering the squared circle, Gaspard played basketball at Georgia Perimeter College. 

He was also a former bodyguard for P Diddy, Britney Spears, and Mike Tyson.

Admired by friends and colleagues for his warmth and humor, Gaspard was no stranger to heroic deeds. In 2016, he broke up an armed robbery in Coral Springs, Fla, pinning the suspect to the ground until police arrived.

Gaspard was also a multitalented individual, creating his own graphic novel and acting in several TV shows and films, including “Brothers” and “Think Like a Man Too.”