Openly gay former USA professional wrestler Chris Kanyon has died, believed to be a result of suicide. The body of the 40-year-old wrestler, real name Christopher Klucsaritis, was found in his New York apartment at the weekend. Kanyon had overdosed on medication, with early reports indicating he had taken his own life after leaving a pill bottle and several notes close by. He suffered from bipolar disorder and had previously spoken about killing himself.Kanyon admitted he was gay after leaving the WWE circuit in 2004 with the idea of using his homosexuality in a wrestling angle, although neither Vince McMahon's company WWF nor rivals TNA would hire him in that role. In late 2001, he tore a cruciate ligament in his left knee and his career took a downturn.
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First published: Monday, 5th April 2010 - 7:50pm