It is with deep sadness to announce that Matt Osborne, best known as “Maniac” Matt Borne and the original Doink The Clown has passed away aged 55.

Osbourne was found earlier this morning in Texas by his girlfriend. He would have turned 56 years old next month.

On behalf of Wrestling-News.Net, we would like to express our deepest condolences to Osborne’s family, friends and fans at this sad time.