The death of Stevie Lee, at the age of 54, took everyone by surprise. In September, his family confirmed the loss in a GoFundMe post and asked financial support for the funeral. "He was beloved by many and has many friends that were family, fans that adored him, but only his brother Jim left to take care of final arrangements," the statement said. "Puppet has put smiles across the world with his hardcore attitude and lifestyle."

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The family didn't reveal the cause of his death. Lee, who was also known as Puppet The Psycho Dwarf, has been under the public eye since 2002. The wrestler and actor made fans worldwide, and here are how we will remember him.

10 The Talented Wrestler

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It is impossible to talk about Stevie Lee and don't mention wrestling, since fans of the sport will always remember Lee as Puppet The Psycho Dwarf. He started wrestling in 1992, but it was only when he joined on NWA: Total Nonstop Action (now Impact Wrestling), in 2002, that he would become famous.

Thanks to wrestling, he also starred the Half Pint Brawlers series, a show that follows a group of wrestlers with dwarfism.

9 The Jackass Star

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Other fans will always remember Stevie Lee as the Jackass 3D star, released in 2010. Like the rest of the cast, Lee didn't hold back in trying different dangerous stunts. The movie was the third in the Jackass franchise, and Lee was clearly having fun while filming it.

Lee was the type of person and artist who enjoyed pushing his limits, and he would always do things most people would not dare to.

8 He Was Also An Actor

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Stevie Lee also has some movies under his belt. The first time fans saw him on the big screen was in the film The Babe (1992), where he had a small role. After becoming a famous wrestler, he appeared in more movies and TV shows, but always in minor parts.

Lee appeared in American Horror Story: Freak Show, where he is credit as an evil dwarf, and Oz the Great and Powerful, where he plays one of the Munchkins.

7 He Was Funny

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In 2020, his fans had the chance to meet another side of Stevie Lee, and he started to do online stand-up comedy shows, and he was reaching a different type of public with it. Sadly, he didn't upload videos of it, but he was planning to go further on comedy, and there are chances it would become a new talent on his portfolio.

Lee had two other shows scheduled for September, where he would share the screen with two other comedians.

6 Political Correctness Was not In His Dictionary

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It is no surprise that Stevie Lee was far from being politically correct, and that was one of the things fans appreciated about him. He didn't have a problem in using words about dwarfism that others would feel offended. However, it is essential to note that he never used controversial words to describe groups he was not part of.

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"The Little People of America tried to ban me from using the word 'midget.' But it's a marketing tool for me. Nobody is coming out to see little people wrestling. There's no shame to the word 'midget.' It came from the early days of the circus. You know exactly what you're getting," he said.

5 The Person Who Spoke Up About Dwarfism

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Stevie Lee also had no problems talking about dwarfism. The wrestler was one of the few people with dwarfism who had the chance to be under the spotlight and talking about his experiences.

Lee revealed that his family was always supportive. "Even early on in life, my mother would tell the story on how I would see people stare at me, and my first reaction was to walk up to them to introduce myself with a hug. I guess at the time I didn't realize that I was physically different or maybe awkward-looking toward individuals in society," he wrote.

4 Stevie Lee Was A Pioneer

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Stevie Lee was aware that people with dwarfism didn't have much visibility in the entertainment industry, and he used his fame to make a difference, but in his way. He opened doors to people who came after him. "Now there are tons of copycats, but we were the first to do it. Before that, midgets were just biting wrestlers on the ankles, being clowns. We bring fun to it but also show we can be real athletes," he once said in a rare interview.

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When fans talk about Stevie Lee, they can't avoid remembering Lee was a pioneer. He even created his own wrestling company.

3 Stevie Lee Was Intense

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There is no better word to describe Stevie Lee than intense. He was passionate about his projects, and that made him outstanding among the crowd. The fans will always think of him as the intense person who was not afraid of trying new things, the passionate wrestler who never hold back on his opinions.

Lee often described himself as a "hardcore" when it comes to wrestling and lifestyle, and that is exactly how people will remember him.

2 He Was A Motivational Speaker

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Stevie Lee was known for his intense lifestyle and his passion for wrestling, but he also dedicated his time to create a blog about Achondroplasia Dwarfism. On Living Outside The Circle, fans met his serious and sensitive side. Lee talked about his experiences as a small person and became a motivational speaker in different events.

"Living Outside the Circle also challenges its audience to relate and take a look at their own lifestyle and experiences through the emotional stories that Stevie brings to the pages of his biography and public appearances," he wrote.

1 He Was A Private Person

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Stevie Lee lived under the spotlight for nearly two decades, which often gives the feeling that you know someone very well. Fans know a lot about his career and also had a glimpse of his personal life, but not much. Lee was not a fan of interviews, and there is no information about his relationships, family, or close friends.

Few people talked about his passing, which highlights the impressions that he was a private person. But we will always remember his legacy on wrestling, and he undoubtedly made history in the entertainment industry.

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