Tiger King star Jeff Johnson dies by suicide aged 58

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Tiger King star Jeff Johnson has died by suicide aged 58, according to reports.

The former reptile dealer, who made a brief appearance in the fourth episode of the first season of the Netflix show, died in September.

TMZ claim the incident took place following an argument with his wife on September 8.

The publication alleges Johnson’s spouse ‘called 911 for attempted suicide, and when officers arrived, they say he still had a pulse and was rushed to a hospital.

A source added: ‘Unfortunately, Johnson was pronounced dead upon arrival.’

Jeff appeared briefly in Tiger King where he spoke about the infamous feud between Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin.

‘Carole’s lawyers are vicious and they go after anybody involved,’ he told the camera. ‘So everybody that had been involved all got dragged into court.’

More to follow.

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