Authorities are investigating the death of George “King George” Coulam, the owner of the Texas Renaissance Festival at his home in Todd Mission.
The Grimes County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the death, but details about the circumstances remain limited at this time.
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Coulam was reportedly found by a housekeeper this morning at 9 a.m.
Coulam founded the Texas Renaissance Festival in 1974 and was recently involved in a legal dispute over the future of the festival. A judge ordered the sale of the property and its assets following a failed $60 million deal.
Wednesday morning, the Texas Renaissance Festival released a statement to Facebook confirming Coulam’s passing.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of George Coulam, founder of the Texas Renaissance Festival,” a portion of the statement read.
KPRC 2 is on the way to the scene and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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