‘Tiger King’ zookeeper Erik Cowie has passed away at age 53 on September 3, 2021. Learn about his wife and family below.

Erik Cowie was a zookeeper who featured on Netflix’s Tiger King. He was one of Joe Exotic’s animal caretakers, according to The Sun.

He decided to join the show to get a new professional experience. He worked at Greater Wynnewood Animal Funpark for five years before he joined Exotic’s team.

It was probably because of his experience that Joe made him the Head Zookeeper immediately after he joined the zoo.

Erik Cowie Wife: Know His Family And Children

Erik Cowie was a private person and never disclosed anything about his wife or family.

It’s possible he is married and has a wife and children, but the proof of their existence is not available at the time of publication.

Similarly, there is no information available about his other family members.

Zookeeper Erik Cowie Found Deat At Age 53

There’s sad news for the fans of Tiger King zookeeper. Erik Cowie has died at the age of 53, reported TMZ.

The Netflix star was found dead lying face down in bed in New York City on Friday, far from his residence in Oklahoma. He had been living and working in Oklahoma for a few years.

The exact cause of his death is not known at the moment.

TMZ reported that there’s nothing suspicious about his death as of now. But, a toxicology test is likely to be performed.

What Is Erik Cowie Net Worth?

Erik Cowie’s verified net worth remains undisclosed.

He gained popularity after being a part of Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness alongside Joe Exotic. He had also worked as a cook at Michael’s Grill in Oklahoma.

Before appearing in the docuseries, he was struggling and had a drinking problem. He got his life back on track post-Tiger King.

Erik Cowie Testified Against Joe Exotic

Joe Exotic (real name: Joseph Maldonado-Passage) was responsible for looking after the famous Oklahoma zoo.

He was, however, found guilty of hiring men to kill a tiger named Baskin. It was found that Joe used to kill old tigers to make space for new animals.

Erik testified against Joe and confessed he saw Joe order some of the zoo animals to be shot and killed.

His confession contributed to Joe’s conviction. He was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison in 2020. It is reported he will be re-sentenced and is likely to get an early release by mid-2036.

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