The tragedy of Sunny

Tammy Sytch was wrestling’s original ‘diva.’ Inside the stunning fall of a legendary Jersey girl.
Tammy Sytch, WWF star and the original wrestling "diva," at the height of her powers in character as Sunny in the mid-'90s. Contributed photo

A thick layer of suds covers Tammy Sytch as she lounges in a bubble bath.

“Tonight contains material of a graphic nature,” she says in the soft glow of candlelight.

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Adam Clark | Reporting
Adam Clark is a nationally acclaimed enterprise reporter covering everything New Jersey for NJ Advance Media. His 10 years covering education led to a new state law mandating stronger background checks for school employees and the resignation or termination of multiple educators who hid improper conduct. He currently specializes in reporting on mental health. His influential storytelling about teen suicide resulted in $6 million in new state funding to combat depression. Prior to joining NJ Advance Media in 2014, he worked at The Morning Call in Allentown, Pennsylvania. While there he led an investigation into a 30-year-old cold case that spurred a fresh look by prosecutors and culminated in an indictment for murder. He also contributed to the paper’s award-winning coverage of the Jerry Sandusky trial. His work has been recognized by the New Jersey Press Association, Online News Association, Education Writers Association and Society of Features Journalism. His topics of focus have included school funding, higher education, COVID-19, politics, buried treasure and seagulls. He graduated from Penn State University with a degree in journalism.

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