WWE: Sean O'Haire's cause of death revealed, WWE release statement

Sean O’Haire during a match in the WWE

We reported earlier that former WWE and WCW star Sean O’Haire was found dead in his home in Spartanburg, South Carolina on Monday.

Sean was 43 and the news was posted on Twitter by his former colleague and WCW star Scotty Riggs.

There was no suspected foul play as investigators waited for the toxicology reports in order to get a clear confirmation on the cause of his death.

Now, TMZ reports that O’Haire’s cause of death was suicide by hanging. O’Haire was found in his bedroom next to his bed with a rope tied around his neck that was connected to his bedpost. His father discovered the body and then called 911.

WWE issued the following statement on the passing of Sean:

“WWE extends its condolences to Sean Christopher Haire’s family, friends and fans on his passing. Haire performed under the name “Sean O’Haire,” and was under contract with WWE from 2001-2004.”