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.
Matt Osborne, the original Doink The Clown, passes away
By Hustle
Jun 28, 2013 - 2:07:52 PM
PWInsider.com is reporting that Matt Osborne, who was the first man to portray the Doink The Clown character in the WWF, has passed away.
Osborne was found in Texas this morning by his girlfriend. Details on the story are still coming in.
so sad to hear that he died remember watching him in the 90s as a child
R.I.P
doink dead R.I.P
posted on 29/6/13
^
evil bástard
posted on 29/6/13
so mean metro
posted on 29/6/13
posted on 29/6/13
Metro stop being a clown
posted on 30/6/13
evil bástard
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I once set fire to a slug
posted on 30/6/13
I prefer to give them a beer
posted on 30/6/13
I play them miz promos
posted on 30/6/13
Miz: Really?
Slug: Yes.
Miz: Really?
Slug: urm...yes!
Miz: Really?
Slug: I have already said yes
Miz: Really?
Slug: oh ffs *kills self *
posted on 30/6/13
Glad this didn't turn into another article with lots of obligationery "R.I.P " comments. Can't stand condolences over the internet, or any situation which isn't face to face to be pedantic.
posted on 30/6/13
I prefer to give them a beer
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, like how that one doesn't hit you immediately.