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sports17 days ago•1 min saved

Grizzlies mourn Clarke as medical examiner cites drugs in death

Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled Brandon Clarke's death accidental, caused by the combined effects of heroin and cocaine, with a significant contribution from multiple prescription medications; the 29-year-old Grizzlies forward was found unresponsive in May in the San Fernando Valley and the full report will be released later. Clarke played 309 NBA games, averaging 10.2 points, and had a limited 2025-26 season due to injuries. He had been arrested a month before his death on speeding and possession of a controlled substance. Clarke was born in Vancouver with Canadian-American citizenship, drafted in 2019 by the Oklahoma City Thunder and later traded to the Grizzlies.

via BBC|

#brandon-clarke #drug-overdose #heroin

sports17 days ago•11 min saved

Brandon Clarke Dies in Drug-Related Death, Grizzlies Mourn

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died, with officials attributing the cause to heroin and cocaine.

via AP News|

#basketball #brandon-clarke #death

crime2 months ago•5 min saved

Perry's aide sentenced to 41 months in ketamine-linked death case

The live-in assistant to Matthew Perry, Kenneth Iwamasa, was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing Perry’s death; he admitted injecting Perry and helping procure the drug as part of a broader case that saw multiple defendants plead guilty. Iwamasa will report to prison July 17, with a judge citing recklessness and concealment of evidence, while other defendants in the case have also received prison terms for supplying ketamine to the actor.

via BBC|

#crime #drug-overdose #iwamasa

local3 months ago•2 min saved

Unknown Substance Strikes Mountainair: 3 Dead, Dozens of Responders Quarantined

Three people died and a fourth was hospitalized after a suspected overdose at a rural Mountainair home as first responders were exposed to an unknown substance, prompting decontamination of about two dozen people. Twenty-three exposed individuals were treated at UNM Hospital, with two responders in serious condition; authorities say the substance may be transmitted by contact and is not airborne, and there is no threat to the public while investigators pursue answers.

via PBS|

#drug-overdose #first-responders #hazmat

society7 months ago•2 min saved

Prominent Chess Grandmaster Naroditsky Dies at 29 from Accidental Overdose

29-year-old Bay Area-born chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky died on Oct 19, 2025 in Charlotte, NC, from an accidental overdose, with toxicology showing meth and psychoactive kratom ingredients in his system, according to a North Carolina medical examiner.

via abc7.com|

#chess #daniel-naroditsky #drug-overdose

entertainment-and-arts7 months ago•3 min saved

Ethan Browne’s death linked to fentanyl, meth and lidocaine, medical examiner says

Ethan Browne, 52, the actor/model and son of musician Jackson Browne, died in November 2025. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled the cause as the effects of fentanyl, methamphetamine and lidocaine. The death was announced by Browne on social media, with his father praising him as a great father.

via Los Angeles Times|

#drug-overdose #entertainment-and-arts #ethan-browne

entertainment7 months ago•2 min saved

Family of Tommy Lee Jones Mourns Daughter Victoria's Death

The family of actor Tommy Lee Jones requests privacy following the death of his daughter Victoria Jones, who was found dead in a San Francisco hotel; authorities do not suspect foul play, and her history includes arrests related to substance abuse and domestic issues.

via The Guardian|

#death #drug-overdose #entertainment

entertainment7 months ago•3 min saved

Tragic Death of Tommy Lee Jones' Daughter Victoria Linked to Overdose

Victoria Jones, daughter of Tommy Lee Jones, was found dead in a San Francisco hotel from an apparent drug overdose, with concerns about her substance abuse history and troubled relationship with her parents prior to her death.

via okmagazine.com|

#death #drug-overdose #entertainment

health8 months ago•2 min saved

Doctor involved in Matthew Perry's ketamine case receives home confinement

A doctor involved in supplying ketamine to actor Matthew Perry before his death was sentenced to eight months of home confinement and three years of supervised release, acknowledging his role in the drug scheme that contributed to Perry's overdose, which was primarily caused by ketamine used off-label for depression.

via The Guardian|

#doctor-sentencing #drug-overdose #health

health9 months ago•1 min saved

Hayley McNeff's Cause of Death Revealed

Hayley McNeff, a bodybuilder and fitness influencer, died at age 37 from an accidental drug overdose involving heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, and other substances, which was officially confirmed by authorities.

via tmz.com|

#accidental-death #bodybuilding #drug-overdose

world9 months ago•2 min saved

Five Arrested in Connection to Rock Legend’s Daughter’s Death

Blondie guitarist Chris Stein publicly addressed the arrest of five individuals linked to the 2023 fentanyl-related death of his 19-year-old daughter, Akira, expressing gratitude to authorities and highlighting the ongoing fight against drug distribution targeting teenagers in New York City.

via AL.com|

#chris-stein #daughters-death #drug-overdose

sports10 months ago•3 min saved

Mike Trout Testifies About Teammate Tyler Skaggs' Overdose and Drug Issues

Mike Trout testified that he knew Eric Kay had a drug problem but was unaware of Tyler Skaggs' drug use before Skaggs' death in 2019 due to a drug overdose involving fentanyl and alcohol. Trout described Skaggs as a beloved teammate and friend, and the trial revealed details about the circumstances leading to Skaggs' tragic death, with ongoing legal actions against the Angels.

via Los Angeles Times|

#angels #drug-overdose #eric-kay

sports10 months ago•3 min saved

Mike Trout Testifies in Tyler Skaggs Overdose Case

Mike Trout testified in a wrongful death trial, describing his friendship with Tyler Skaggs and his suspicions about team employee Eric Kay's drug problem, which contributed to Skaggs' overdose death in 2019. Trout noted Kay's erratic behavior and suspected drug use but denied knowing about any distribution to players. The trial centers on whether the Angels were responsible for failing to act on Kay's known drug issues, which led to Skaggs' tragic death.

via New York Post|

#angels #drug-overdose #mike-trout

law10 months ago•4 min saved

Tyler Skaggs' Death Sparks Lawsuit and Allegations Against Angels

The civil trial against the Los Angeles Angels alleges the team failed to follow its drug policies and ignored signs of drug abuse, contributing to the death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs from a fentanyl overdose in 2019, with the family seeking $118 million in damages.

via New York Post|

#angels #civil-trial #drug-overdose

health11 months ago•4 min saved

Humboldt County Sees 40% Drop in Drug Overdose Deaths in 2024

Humboldt County saw a nearly 40% decrease in drug overdose deaths in 2024, attributed largely to increased access to naloxone and syringe exchange programs, though concerns about drug use and enforcement remain among local officials.

via Lost Coast Outpost|

#drug-overdose #fentanyl #health