Luna Vachon Dead at 48

[WTIC]

From TMZ:

Former WWE superstar Gertrude "Luna" Vachon died this morning in Florida. She was 48.

Luna wrestled for the WWE from 1993 to 2000 ... and had gained notoriety as Bam Bam Bigelow's "main squeeze."

So far, no cause of death has been determined.

UPDATE: According to law enforcement sources, Luna's body was discovered by her mother around 10 AM this morning.

We're told authorities currently do not believe there was any foul play involved -- but an autopsy is scheduled for tomorrow.

[Mr. Neily]

Bet it was drug related.

[WTIC]

Looks that way, Neily.

TMZ has learned ... investigators claim they discovered crushed Oxycodone pills and a snorting straw inside the Florida home of former WWE star Gertrude "Luna" Vachon ... where she was found dead Friday morning.

According to the police report filed by the Pasco County Sheriff's Office -- and obtained by TMZ -- investigators claim they found a box containing Oxycodone in Luna's kitchen ... near a pile of "blue, chalky debris next to a small straw."

Officials also claim they discovered "multiple prescription bottles and miscellaneous unsecured pills" in the master bedroom ... along with a small plate that contained more pill residue and another snorting straw.

According to the report, Luna's mother -- the person who discovered the body -- told cops that Luna "often appeared 'medicated' as she suffered from several wrestling injuries."

Officials tell TMZ an autopsy has been completed -- and an official cause of death should be determined within the next couple of weeks.

[Dr B]

I followed Luna back in the AWA days when she feuded with Madusa Miceli!Luna was the 1st Female WWF Superstar to imortalized in a video game.You could choose Luna in The WWF Arcade Game and fight all the guys!Unlike Vivian,Luna Vachon wrestled in the same style as Mad Dog and Butcher Vachon.Always out of control and always entertaining!

Dr B

[WTIC]

Agreed, Dr B! She was very tough in the ring!