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Former WWE star Shad Gaspard's body was found on Venice Beach. Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images

World reacts to death of Ex-WWE star Shad Gaspard

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 5/20/20

Ex-WWE star Shad Gaspard was found dead at Venice Beach on Wednesday morning after being caught in a rip current and disappearing on Sunday, the L.A. County Coroner told TMZ.

The 39-year-old went out a hero, though, as he pushed lifeguards to save his 10-year-old son Aryeh before him. Law enforcement authorities searched far and wide for Gaspard before they suspended their search after two days.

With Gaspard dead, the world now is mourning the loss of the athlete, actor, father, loving husband and son. Even some of the world's most prominent athletes and actors have shared their condolences with the Gaspard family.

My prayers and hope for Shad Gaspard’s wife, son and family during this unthinkable time. Man, this is a tough one. A really tough one.
Great guy.
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) May 20, 2020

The world has lost a wonderful human being. Shad Gaspard was a true HERO in every sense of the word. I’m keeping his family and loved ones in my prayers right now. We love you, Shad. pic.twitter.com/JaX6Ebk9LF
— NattieByNature (@NatbyNature) May 20, 2020

"Don’t worry about being a big star, just focus on knowing your craft so you can be the best you can be, everything else will just fall into place" - Shad Gaspard pic.twitter.com/pui1Candmm
— Brian Pillman Jr. (@FlyinBrianJr) May 20, 2020

Heartbreaking news about Shad Gaspard as Police confirm his death after his body was found.

A great man, husband and father has left us far too early. The wrestling world is a far lesser place without him.

Rest In Power, Shad ❤️ pic.twitter.com/WzGyfcJ1F1
— Wrestling Travel (@WrestlingTravel) 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

Never did the meaning “brother “mean more to me than it did with #ShadGaspard. I’ll never forget the day Shad posted these pics of us early 20 something-year-olds,& illustrating our pathway through life’s accomplishments & into fatherhood side by side 4 20 years!I love u brother pic.twitter.com/jJSDCuWnk5
— Matt Morgan (@BPmattmorgan) May 19, 2020

My deepest condolences to the family of Shad Gaspard. Always when I was around him a lovely, smiling man and his showing of the ultimate gesture to being a real man and father when it matters mean more than any words I could write.
— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) May 20, 2020

Gaspard made appearances in the 2015 comedy "Get Hard" and the 2018 Marvel film "Black Panther" on top of his successful WWE career as one half of the Cryme Time duo with JTG.

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