Nancy Benoit

Nancy Benoit
c. 1994 during an appearance for Extreme Championship Wrestling
Birth nameNancy Elizabeth Toffoloni
Born(1964-05-17)May 17, 1964
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedJune 22, 2007(2007-06-22) (aged 43)[1]
Fayetteville, Georgia, U.S.[2]
Cause of deathMurder by strangulation
Spouse(s)
Jim Daus
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(m. 1982; div. 1985)​
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(m. 1985; div. 1997)​
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(m. 2000)​
Children1
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Devil Angel[3]
Fallen Angel[3]
Para
Robin Green[3]
Woman[3]
DebutJune 30, 1984[3]
RetiredMay 26, 1997

Nancy Elizabeth Benoit (formerly Daus, Sullivan, née Toffoloni; May 17, 1964 – June 22, 2007) was an American professional wrestling manager and model. She appeared in Florida Championship Wrestling, Extreme Championship Wrestling, and World Championship Wrestling where she was known under the ring name Woman.[3][4]

In 2007, Benoit and her son Daniel were victims of a murder-suicide committed by her husband, WWE professional wrestler Chris Benoit.

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