To my knowledge she has not passed away.
Born December 5, 1963 (age 60)
Los Angeles, California
Sha-ri Pendleton (born December 5, 1963) is an American hurdler, javelin thrower, and bodybuilder of the mid-to-late 1980s. Under the stage name Blaze, she competed as a gladiator on the American TV show American Gladiators from 1989–92.
Contest history
1984 Nebraska Championships 2nd
1986 The Pride of LA 1st
1988 Los Angeles Championships 4th
1988 ABBC Natural International Championships 1st (Tall), and Overall Winner
1989 Los Angeles Championships 4th
1989 NPC Los Angeles Championships 5th (HW)