“He was the reason I went to the rehabilitation center where I was detoxed safely from all of the drugs alcohol and medications I was taking.” Frankie Grande paid tribute to Mac Miller in an Instagram post, stating it was thanks to the late rapper that Grande got sober. “I am beyond heartbroken over Malcolm’s… Continue reading Ariana Grande’s Brother: Mac Miller Helped Me Get Sober
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Dolores O’Riordan's Alcohol-Related Cause of Death Revealed
The Cranberries singer’s body was found in a London hotel in January. The Cranberries singer Dolores O’Riordan had a blood alcohol level four times the legal driving limit at the time of her death, according to coroner’s inquest, AP News reports. A police officer reported to the inquest at Westminster Coroner’s Court that on January… Continue reading Dolores O’Riordan's Alcohol-Related Cause of Death Revealed
Mac Miller Dies At Age 26
Miller was found dead in his home of an apparent drug overdose. Rapper Mac Miller was found dead in his home in Studio City, California on Friday (September 7). The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner pronounced Miller dead at 11:51 am, People confirms, and a source says his death was caused by cardiac… Continue reading Mac Miller Dies At Age 26
Christopher Kennedy Lawford Dies At 63
“He was the absolute cornerstone to my sobriety,” said his cousin, Patrick Kennedy. Actor Christopher Kennedy Lawford has died, according to his family. The nephew of John F. Kennedy succumbed to a heart attack on Tuesday, according to his cousin, former U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy. He was 63. Lawford was living in Vancouver, Canada with… Continue reading Christopher Kennedy Lawford Dies At 63
Ex-Boyfriend of Bethenny Frankel Dies From Apparent Overdose
Dennis Shields appeared on several “Real Housewives of New York” episodes alongside Frankel. Dennis Shields, who dated the Real Housewives of New York star Bethenny Frankel, was found dead in his apartment in the Trump Tower from what police sources reported as a suspected overdose. The 51-year-old, who appeared in several episodes of the Bravo reality show,… Continue reading Ex-Boyfriend of Bethenny Frankel Dies From Apparent Overdose
"Facts Of Life" Star Charlotte Rae Dies At 92
Rae had been sober for decades, after attending her first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in the early 1970s. Charlotte Rae, the actress who became famous as Mrs. Garrett on Diff’rent Strokes and The Facts of Life, died Sunday at 92. Rae was diagnosed with bone cancer last year and was weighing how aggressively to treat the… Continue reading "Facts Of Life" Star Charlotte Rae Dies At 92
Dr. Drew and Dave Discuss Overdose Death of "Dopey Podcast" Host
Chris from Dopey Podcast had been clean for almost five years before his fatal relapse. Dopey Podcast co-host, Chris, 33, passed away from an overdose on July 24. The Fix spoke with Dave, his friend and Dopey co-host, about the sudden loss. The two met eight years ago at Chris’s 14th rehab. They stayed in… Continue reading Dr. Drew and Dave Discuss Overdose Death of "Dopey Podcast" Host
Black Keys Collaborator Richard Swift's Cause Of Death Revealed
The prolific musician battled alcohol addiction prior to his death. The family of singer-songwriter and music producer Richard Swift confirmed that his death on July 3, 2018 was due to alcohol addiction. A post on Swift’s Facebook page confirmed that the 41-year-old died in a hospice facility in Tacoma, Washington one month after being hospitalized for hepatitis and… Continue reading Black Keys Collaborator Richard Swift's Cause Of Death Revealed
Actor Jackson Odell Found Dead At Sober Living Facility
Odell had appeared on a variety of sitcoms including “The Goldbergs,” “Arrested Development” and “Modern Family.” Actor Jackson Odell has been found dead at a sober living facility in Tarzana, California on Friday, June 8. Odell was 20 years old at his time of death, the cause of which has yet to be confirmed through an… Continue reading Actor Jackson Odell Found Dead At Sober Living Facility
Anthony Bourdain Dies At 61
The “original rock star of the culinary world” was a celebrated writer and chef who had conquered heroin addiction and became world famous in his forties. Beloved chef and world-renowned television personality Anthony Bourdain was found dead Friday morning in his hotel in France. He was 61. CNN confirmed that the TV host died by… Continue reading Anthony Bourdain Dies At 61