Ex-WWE star Doink the Clown — a hugely popular wrestler in the ’90s — was found dead in Texas. His girlfriend found him dead in her home where he had been staying. Read more after the jump.
Details about Doink’s death are unclear at this point but the police have launched a homicide investigation as part of standard procedure, as of right now all early indications are his death was accidental. An autopsy will also be done.
Doink, real name Matt Osborne, was known for pulling pranks on the other wrestlers all while decked out in full greasepaint and a green wig.
After leaving the WWE, he continued wrestling for ECW and independent leagues … still sporting the clown costume.
More recently, he’s been attending wrestling conventions and doing autograph sessions with fans.
Doink was 55.
