UPDATEDx2: Matt Borne Passes Away

UPDATE 2: TMZ reports that police in Plano Texas have launched a homicide investigation in the matter of Matt Osborne’s death. However, sources say that this is just a matter of following process and that everything thus far indicates an accidental death.

An autopsy is pending.

UPDATE: WWE has now issued a statement about the passing of Matt Borne.

They wrote: “Reports indicate that Matt Osborne, aka Doink the Clown, has passed away. A rugged brawler in promotions like Mid-South Wrestling and World Championship Wrestling, Osborne made a major impact in WWE under the greasepaint of a prankster named Doink — one of the most enduring personas of the early ’90s.

WWE is saddened by the news of Osborne’s passing. Our deepest condolences go out to Osborne’s family, friends and fans.

Original: According to Pwinsider.com, Matt Osbourne, known to wrestling fans as Matt Borne/the original Doink the Clown, has passed away. He was 56. He had been staying in Texas recently, and was found this morning by his girlfriend. More details as they become available.

On behalf of 411, I would like to extend our condolences to the family, friend and fans of Mr. Osbourne.

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