Who was Stevie Lee and how did the Jackass star die?
JACKASS star and actor Stevie Lee – known as 'Puppet The Psycho Dwarf' – died "unexpectedly" aged 54.
He has been described as a "legend in the art of Midget Wrestling". So what do we know about his death and what have his friends and family said?
Who was Stevie Lee?
Stevie Lee Richardson was a wrestling star and actor.
The 54-year-old was also known by the nickname Puppet The Psycho Dwarf.
He held the title of former WCPW Midget Champion.
Lee started wrestling in the early 2000s and made appearances on several TNA pay-per-view specials.
Lee also appeared in Oz The Great And Powerful, Baby Fever The Movie, American Horror Story and Jackass 3D.
He was also the star of the Spike TV series Half Pint Brawlers, which followed him running his own wrestling company.
How did the Jackass star die?
The cause of his death is not yet known.
However, according to a GoFundMe page his family have set up to help pay for funeral costs, he passed away "unexpectedly" on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at his home.
What were his craziest stunts?
Lee appeared on Jackass 3D in 2010.
The show, featuring the likes of Johnny Knoxville, left fans mesmerised and shocked with hilarious and, at times, dangerous stunts.
One particularly memorable appearance Lee made featured him pulling a gun on TNA wrestler Jeff Jarrett.
"Wasn't this the guy who pulled out a gun in storyline? Legend-dary," @KLA_Backout wrote over Twitter.
Another said: "Him pulling a gun to Jeff Jarrett is still one of the funniest segments in TNA history, RIP."
Why was he called Puppet: The Psycho Dwarf?
Lee was known as Puppet The Psycho Dwarf as reference to his form of dwarfism and his unruly and wild behaviour on stage.
Impact Wrestling – formerly TNA – shared a statement following his passing.
It read: "It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of Stevie Lee, better known as 'Puppet The Psycho Dwarf' in the early days of TNA.
"We send our deepest condolences to his friends and family."
A statement on the GoFundMe page said: "Puppet has put smiles across the world with his hardcore attitude and lifestyle. He is a legend in the art of Midget Wrestling.
"Please donate what you can, share his memories with everyone, and share this fundraiser to give the Psycho Dwarf the best resting place possible.
"All proceeds will be given to Jim Richardson to handle the services/burial costs.
"Thank you all so much and Puppet, we love you brother!"
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Fans shared condolences on social media following Lee's death.
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"R.I.P. to Puppet man. This sucks," another user wrote.
One user said: "This year sucks Stevie Lee was one of the toughest guys ever may he rest in eternal peace."