Chris Benoit and family found dead

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Associated Press article:

Canadian wrestler Benoit, family found dead
Updated Mon. Jun. 25 2007 8:05 PM ET

Associated Press

STAMFORD, Conn. -- Canadian pro wrestler Chris Benoit has been found dead at his suburban Atlanta home along with his wife Nancy and son, World Wrestling Entertainment said Monday.

"There are no further details at this time, other than the Benoit family residence is currently being investigated by local authorities,'' the WWE statement said on its website.

WWE said information about the deaths came from "authorities'' in Fayetteville County, Ga. A spokesman for the Peachtree City Police Department said he had no information on the report, telling a reporter to contact his superior on Tuesday.

WWE spokeswoman Cheryl Kong in Toronto said Monday night's "Raw'' TV program would serve as a tribute to Benoit and his family.

Benoit, 40, was born in Montreal and lived in Edmonton. He was a former world heavyweight champion, Intercontinental champion and held several tag-team titles over his career.

"WWE extends its sincerest thoughts and prayers to the Benoit family's relatives and loved ones in this time of tragedy,'' the website statement said.

Benoit was scheduled to wrestle at the Vengeance pay-per-view Sunday night in Houston, but was replaced at the last minute because of what announcer Jim Ross called "personal reasons.''

 

AP released a story that cited only a WWE statement?

 

probably a first lede

 

40 years old. His wife and child. God Almighty.

What a tragedy.

RIP

 

Just e-mailed one of the writers about that. He said they would correct it.

 

He had been in the wrestling industry for 20 years.

 

Yep. Was in the biz for 22 years.

 

Chris Benoit, family found dead

Wow. This is crazy news. No details are available, but they're definitely investigating it as a suicide.

 

This sounds very suspicious.