Update: WWE Issues Statement About the Late Matt Osborne

WrestlingRumors.net previously reported that the man who was originally “Doink the Clown” in the WWF, Matt Borne (Osborne), passed away Friday at the age of 55. Shortly after this news of his death broke, the WWE issued a statement regarding Osborne:

“Reports indicate that Matt Osborne, aka the original 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.”