Joanie Laurer, who studied Spanish literature and trained with the Peace Corps before gaining fame as the professional wrestler Chyna and as a reality-television star, was found dead on Wednesday at her home in Redondo Beach, Calif. She was 46.

Unable to reach Ms. Laurer by telephone for several days, a friend went to her apartment, found her not breathing and called the police, according to Sgt. Shawn Freeman, a spokesman for the city’s Police Department. Officers found her dead when they arrived, he said.

“There are no indications or signs that the death was a result of foul play,” Sergeant Freeman said in a statement. “From the preliminary investigation, it appears that the deceased passed away prior to being discovered by the friend.”

The case has been referred to the Los Angeles County coroner’s office to determine the cause and timing of death.