WWE News: Former WWE star "Cousin Luke" Gene Petit dead

Former WWE star "Cousin Luke" (a/k/a Gene Petit) has died Sunday morning according to Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com. Petit was one of the members of "Hillbilly Jim's" family during 1985-86. The cause of death is unknown, though Petit had been suffering from multiple sclerosis and diabetes.

Shore's Slant: I could not find a reputable source for his birth year so I am uncertain how old Petit was. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

This original source for this news item is Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com.