Father: Chase Tatum Died Of Apparent Accidental Drug Overdose
ATLANTA -- A former professional wrestler was found dead in his home Sunday after suffering an apparent accidental drug overdose.Roy Tatum told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that his son, Chase Tatum, 34, was found dead around 4 p.m. Sunday in his home in Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood.Chase Tatum used to wrestle for the now-defunct World Championship Wrestling organization, which was owned by Atlanta media mogul Ted Turner before it was sold to World Wrestling Entertainment. According to the WWE's Web site, Tatum was best known for being part of the short-lived "No Limit Soldiers" in WCW.More recently, Tatum appeared in the comedy "Who's Your Caddy?" alongside rapper Big Boi of Outkast. Chase Tatum had been recovering from back surgery to repair a degenerative disc, which forced him to retire from wrestling after a 2 1/2 year career. His father said the former wrestler had been fighting a dependence on painkillers for years but had been planning to enter a rehabilitation center.Roy Tatum said on Monday that his son was in the process of getting his life back together.Laura Salm, an investigator with the coroner's office, said on Monday that a toxicology report has been ordered by the Fulton County Medical Examiner.Chase Tatum was 19 when he won the Mr. Georgia bodybuilding competition. He began a career as a personal trainer, which he continued until his death.In addition to acting and wrestling, Tatum also worked as a road manager and personal assistant for Outkast.Tatum's funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at Mount Paran Church of God in Atlanta.
