A tiger handler who worked with “Tiger King” stars Joe Exotic and Bhagavan ‘Doc’ Antle has died after being attacked by one of the big cats at an Oklahoma preserve where he worked. Ryan Easley was described as a passionate advocate for wildlife conservation and had dedicated his life to protecting and caring for big cats. The tragedy happened during an act with a tiger, and animal rights groups are calling for the end of wild animals in performances. This is not the first time a captive big cat has attacked a human, with several incidents reported in recent years.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/09/21/us/ryan-easley-tiger-trainer-joe-exotic-killed