Texas Renaissance Festival owner ‘King George' found dead
GRIMES COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) – George Coulam, better known as 'King George' of the Texas Renaissance Festival, was found dead on Wednesday morning.
Law enforcement has confirmed with FOX 44 News that Coulam was found dead at his home in Todd Mission. An investigation into the death is underway.
This comes after Coulam was ordered to sell his kingdom earlier this month after a lengthy legal dispute. A Grimes County judge upheld the sale of the property and ordered its assets and land to change hands following a failed $60 million deal.
The Texas Renaissance Festival is known as an event which transports visitors into the magic and splendor of the Renaissance era. According to the official event website, it is the largest and most acclaimed Renaissance-themed attraction in the United States.
This is a developing story. FOX 44 News will have more information as it becomes available.
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