Paul Bearer, born as William Moody, has died on the age of 58. Though the reason for Bearer’s death is unknown, TMZ is reporting that he had suffered from illnesses concerning his obesity and gallbladder for years.

Bearer made a reputation for himself in WWE (then WWF) wrestling because the manager of The Undertaker, and infrequently Undertaker’s “brother,” Kane, in the course of the 90s and early 00s. His appearances were accompanied by macabre spectacle, often with coffins, gravestones, his trademark urn, or other death-related props.

The WWE has issued a press release expressing its condolences:

WWE is saddened to benefit of the passing of William Moody, aka Paul Bearer. Moody made his WWE debut in 1991 because the manager of The Undertaker and went directly to become a memorable a part of WWE over the process the subsequent twenty years.

Our deepest condolences exit to Moody’s family, friends and fans.

Before joining the WWE, Bearer wrestled on this planet Class Champion Wrestling (WCCW). Bearer had also earned some extent in mortuary science, in addition to certification as a funeral director, within the early 80s.