Ex-WWE Wrestler Doink the Clown Found Dead in Apartment

The police reportedly is investigating the death
of Doink the Clown after he was found lifeless
by his girlfriend in her Texas apartment . Former WWE wrestler Matt Osborne, or the
original Doink the Clown, passed
away at the age of 55.
According to TMZ, he was found dead by his
girlfriend in her apartment in Texas on Friday
morning, June 28. Cause of death is currently
not available.
The police in Plano, Texas reportedly launched
a homicide investigation as standard
procedure. Indications are that his death was
accidental. There were no weapons found on
the scene and autopsy would be carried out
later.
WWE offered condolences in a statement in
official site. "WWE is saddened by the news of
Osborne's passing. Our deepest condolences go
out to Osborne's family, friends and fans," the
statement read. WWE said that the late
wrestler "made major impact in WWE" and was
described as "one of the most enduring
personas of the early 90s."
Osborne is the son of a famous wrestler
"Tough" Tony Borne. His father once
challenged for the NWA World title and he was
popular in Texas and Pacific Northwest area.
Osborne later made his debut at the same
territory after being trained by his father.
Osborne is known for his trademark clown
costume, bright green wig and face paint. He
pulled pranks on fans at the ringside and later
he also did the same to the late Bryan "Crush"
Adams in a Wrestlemania tournament. Teaming
up with an identical Doink the Clown, he used
a fake arm to slap Adams.
After leaving WWE in 1993, Osborne started
wrestling in independent wrestling
tournaments. Recently, he attended wrestling
conventions and had signing sessions with fans.