Stephanie McMahon and WWE Confirm Mae Young Dead at Age 90

Both WWE and Stephanie McMahon have confirmed the passing of pro wrestling legend and women's wrestling pioneer Mae Young. The following is WWE's official statement: 

"WWE is greatly saddened by the news that WWE Hall of Famer Mae Young, beloved member of the WWE family and oldest living squared circle personality, has passed at the age of 90.

Johnnie Mae Young was truly one of the greatest female competitors to ever lace up a pair of boots. A proud competitor for three quarters of a century and valued part of WWE to her last day, Young truly blazed a path for future female grapplers beginning in the 1940s."