Former World Wrestling Entertainment star Brian Lawler has died at the age of 46.

The son of wrestling legend Jerry "The King" Lawler attempted suicide on Saturday night in a Memphis jail cell, as TMZ first reported, and was not expected to recover.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed his death on Sunday afternoon.

"At the request of 25th District Attorney General Mark Davidson, TBI Special Agents are investigating the circumstances surrounding an incident involving an inmate at the Hardeman County Jail," the TBI said in a statement to the Commercial Appeal. "On Saturday evening, Brian C. Lawler (DOB 1/10/72) was found hanging in his cell. Corrections officers administered CPR until paramedics arrived. Lawler was transported to Regional One Medical Center in Memphis where he died Sunday afternoon. The investigation remains active and ongoing."

Lawler was arrested earlier this month for driving under the influence and evading arrest. He was also arrested in early June over an unpaid hotel bill.

Lawler found fame as "Grandmaster Sexay," one half of the Attitude Era tag team, Too Cool, alongside Scott "Scotty 2 Hotty" Garland. The pair were WWE Tag Team Champions.

A number of figures in the industry expressed their condolences through social media.