Former women's star Rita Lee died Friday, July 27 at the age of 73 in Tennessee. Her career spaned from the late 1950′s until the late 1960′s. She has her late husband Buddy Lee created Buddy Lee Attraction in 1964.

 TNA Knockout Tara tweeted the following message of condolence:

"RIP Rita Cortez… Thank you for paving the way for us Women in Wrestling. #LipstickandDynamite"

Memorial details can be found at Legacy.com.