Former WCW & TNA Wrestler Daffney Passes Away at Age 46

Former WCW and TNA wrestler Daffney, real name Shannon Spruill died at age 46 last night.

“We are very sad to have to announce the passing of Shannon Spruill aka Daffney Unger @screamqueendaff. We are posting this at the request of her family. Please respect their privacy at this trying time.
I will miss you my logical sister from another mister.”
-Lexie Fyfe

— SHIMMER Wrestling (@SHIMMERwomen) September 2, 2021

In an Instagram live video last night, she appeared suicidal, was apparently holding a pistol and sobbing, and said, “Remember, my brain goes to Boston,” where the Boston University CTE Center is located.

Viewers of the video contacted police for a wellness check and they were dispatched to her last known location. Some wrestlers, including Mick Foley, posted about the video last night in an attempt to reach her for help.

If anyone has a way of reaching Daffney Unger, or knows her address, please help out. She’s in a bad personal place and is threatening to harm herself.

My phone call went straight to voicemail.

— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) September 2, 2021

She’s best known for her time in WCW from 1999-2001 and TNA from 2008-2011.

I’m so very sorry to learn of Daffney’s passing. A terrible loss for her family, friends and wrestling. 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 https://t.co/9AH20OjY50

— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) September 2, 2021