Matt Osborne, the Original Doink the Clown, Has Passed Away

Multiple sources are reporting that Matt Osborne, the original Doink the Clown, has passed away.  He was found Friday morning by his girlfriend in his resident state of Texas. He was 55 years old.

Matt Osborne, better known as Matt Borne, wrestled in many different promotions throughout his career, including WCCW, WCW, WWF/WWE, ECW, and multiple independents. In the WWF, Borne is best known for playing the character of Doink the Clown from 1992-93 before he was released from his contract due to drug violations. The character of Doink was then performed by Ray Apollo. He would return as Doink during the Monday Night Raw: 15th Anniversary show to take place in the Legends Battle Royal.

Details about Osborne’s death have not been revealed at this time. WrestlingRumors.net would like to send our condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones.