Media relations for Regional One Health in Memphis confirmed that Brian Christopher Lawler, 46, died Sunday afternoon. He was taken to the hospital from the Hardeman County Jail.
#BREAKING: Brian Christopher Lawler, Jerry Lawler's son, dies at Regional One. According to TBI, Brian was found hanging in his cell in Hardeman County. He died this afternoon. DETAILS: https://t.co/OvNHGkLjU9 pic.twitter.com/pRaXDscHAd
— FOX13 Memphis (@FOX13Memphis) July 29, 2018
Known as Brian Christopher and Grandmaster Sexay during his days wrestling professionally in the WWE, the younger Lawler teamed with Scotty 2 Hotty to become a popular tag team.
TMZ reported Brian Christopher Lawler tried to hang himself Saturday night in his jail cell and he's now on life support.
Brian Christopher Lawler was arrested July 7 on a DUI charge after leading police on a chase, according to TMZ.
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