Former WWE and WCW Superstar Sean O'Haire was found dead on Monday at age 43 with the cause of death ultimately ruled a suicide by hanging, and news has surfaced of O'Haire's struggle with alcoholism prior to his death.
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TMZ reports that O'Haire, whose real name is Sean Haire, suffered from alcohol addiction prior to taking his own life earlier this week and that he went to WWE-sponsored rehab six times over the course of the past six years to deal with the issues with his last stint being earlier this year.
According to the report, the WWE tried to contact O'Haire following his last rehab stint multiple times, but failed to get in touch with him before he ultimately committed suicide. There is no word as of now if alcohol contributed in any way to his decision to end his life.
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O'Haire's body was discovered by his father Monday and he had a rope tied around his neck that was connected to his bed post. His father called 9-11 after finding him, but it was too late.
Triple H was promoting NXT Takeover II: Fatal 4 Way on a media call on Wednesday and shared his condolences for the loss of O'Haire.
"As everybody knows, I'd like to personally address my condolences to Sean O'Haire's family, his friends and his fans," Triple H said, according to Wrestlingheadlines.com. "It's a tragedy and I wanted to take a moment to offer my condolences on behalf of myself and WWE."
The WWE also released a statement on O'Haire's passing.
"WWE extends its condolences to Sean Christopher Haire's family, friends and fans on his passing," the company said in a statement per Wrestlingheadlines.com. "Haire performed under the name "Sean O'Haire," and was under contract with WWE from 2001-2004."
O'Haire started his wrestling career in WCW in 2000 and remained in the company until it was bought out by the WWE in 2001. He then joined the WWE and was a part of the organization until he was released in 2004, shortly following a motorcycle accident.
Along with stints in WCW and WWE, O'Haire was also a part of New Japan Pro Wrestling and was involved in mixed martial arts and kick boxing during his career.
O'Haire was a three-time WCW Tag Team Champion.
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