Gaspard directed lifeguards to save his 10-year-old son first.
The 39-year-old was swimming with his 10-year-old son at Marina del Rey Beach in Venice Beach, California Sunday when he and a group of swimmers were caught in a strong riptide around 4 p.m. according to reports.
After the search party was called off Sunday evening, search efforts continued early Tuesday. Unfortunately, Gaspard wasn't found.to put out a statement Tuesday to thank the rescue workers and their efforts as they continued their search for her husband. "Shad is a fighter, a warrior and a magical soul. We are hoping and praying for his safe return. As a family we thank you all for your concern and well wishes. Please continue to keep sending your positivity and prayers to our beloved Shad."
Prior to that, the Brooklyn native began his professional wrestling career on the WWE competition series Tough Enough 2 in 2002. After being released from the WWE, Gaspard would continue to wrestle in the independent scene.
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