Brandon Clarke’s Drug-Related Death Officially Ruled an Accident
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died at 29; the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled his death due to the combined effects of heroin and cocaine, with the manner of death listed as an accident. He was found unresponsive at his California home on May 11 and was discovered with drug paraphernalia; Clarke’s death certificate also noted the presence of multiple prescription medications. The NBA player had seven seasons with the Grizzlies, and his team mourned the loss.
