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NBC Sports Chicago. Women's Health. Carole Baskin awarded zoo property of 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic, man who allegedly tried to have her killed. During the "Tiger King" aftershow in April , the deaths of the tigers were top of mind for Cowie when asked about his regrets working with Joe Exotic.

Like others, Cowie said he was adjusting to his newfound fame following the release of "Tiger King. Facebook Twitter Email. Show Caption. Police sources told TMZ that a friend found Cowie unconscious and face down in the bedroom of an apartment. It remains unclear if the apartment was Cowie's or someone else's. A police source told New York Daily News that no foul play is expected, and Cowie likely died of natural causes.

Times Internet Limited. All rights reserved. Cowie worked at the park alongside Joe Exotic as a zookeeper for more than five years and was often cited as head guardian of the big cats. Exotic said: 'The saddest thing to all of this is people were paid to lie and be fools for TV by Netflix and Joel McHale so they could make money no matter who they stepped on. Cowie became famous for starring with Joe Exotic on the Netflix show from Reflecting on Cowie's death, she said: 'It's a shame that Erik died at such a relatively young age, but his disease takes many long before their time.

I believe he truly cared about animals, but fell short on his concern for humans. McKeown was shocked by Cowie's testimony during the trial after previously exhibiting fierce loyalty to Exotic for many years. I was stunned when I heard what he said, not only because I didn't believe it was true, but because I knew how many chances Joe had given him.

It's a sad ending on so many levels. The subject of Cowie's alcoholism has been discussed in the show along with questions over the veracity of his testimony on the stand that Exotic shot the five tigers on the property. Cowie has faced intense pressure from Exotic and his legal team to explain his testimony. Exotic and his lawyers feel that proving Cowie lied or misled the jury in his criminal case could lead to a retrial or the case being overturned.

Cowie worked at the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park for more than five years and even stayed after Joe was incarcerated, despite his rocky relationship with his boss. Cowie testified against Joe for abusing and killing some of his zoo animals. In when five tigers were reported dead, he told local reporters he 'knew cats were getting shot'.

We needed three cages. He wiped out five cats. He came up [with] a in his hand and I knew he just shot Cuddles. I heard it. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Argos AO. Privacy Policy Feedback.