Tamara Lynn Sytch, professionally recognized by her stage name Sunny, is a multifaceted American personality who entered this world on December 7, 1972. Her life's journey has been marked by a diverse array of pursuits, including a career as a convicted felon, following a legal conviction for vehicular manslaughter, as well as a stint as a professional wrestling manager, valet, ring announcer, and adult entertainer.
Sunny's remarkable odyssey within the realm of professional wrestling commenced in the early 1990s, largely facilitated by her enduring romantic partnership with Chris Candido, who played a pivotal role in introducing her to the esteemed Smoky Mountain Wrestling (SMW) territory.
As her fame began to soar, she rapidly gained widespread recognition, eventually evolving into a household name within the prestigious World Wrestling Federation (WWF, later rebranded as WWE) by the latter half of the 1990s.
WWE holds a special distinction in recognizing Tammy "Sunny" Sytch as the pioneering figure in the realm of Divas, a title that solidified her position as a trailblazer in the world of professional wrestling. In a remarkable feat that transcended the boundaries of the sport, Sunny's popularity reached unprecedented heights in 1996 when America Online crowned her the most downloaded celebrity on the internet, a testament to her widespread appeal and enduring charm.
Candido's passing in 2005 had a profound impact on Sunny, leading her to continue her professional wrestling career on the independent circuit for over a decade, ultimately retiring in 2018 after a remarkable tenure.
Throughout her illustrious career, Sunny accumulated an impressive array of accolades, including the esteemed honor of being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011, a testament to her enduring legacy in the world of professional wrestling.
Sunny's life, despite being filled with accomplishments, has been overshadowed by a string of unfortunate events that have unfolded since 2012. This period has seen her being arrested and imprisoned on multiple occasions, with one such instance being related to driving under the influence (DUI). The consequences of her actions came to a head in November 2023, when she was sentenced to a lengthy term of seventeen and a half years in prison, followed by eight years of probation.
This sentence was handed down in connection with DUI and manslaughter-related charges, which stemmed from a tragic incident that occurred in March 2022. On that fateful day, Sunny's vehicle collided with the rear of a stopped car at an intersection, resulting in the loss of a 75-year-old Ormond Beach man's life. At the time of the accident, Sunny's blood alcohol content was a staggering.280, which is a staggering 3-1/2 times the legal limit of.08 set by Florida law.
