How Did Mac Miller Die?: Unofficial Cause Of Death Comes To Light

Today, we lost the beloved rapper Mac Miller at just 26 years of age. The rapper was found Friday at around noon at his San Fernando Valley home and was pronounced dead at the scene. While details are still emerging, law enforcement has given an answer to the question of how did Mac Miller die?

How Did Mac Miller Die?: Initial Signs

Miller has fought a long battle with substance abuse for some time now. While he maintained a period of sobriety, it news of his relapse spread in the wake of his breakup with Ariana Grande. Since the breakup, the rapper crashed his Mercedes G-Wagon in May and was arrested for a DUI and hit and run. Despite fleeing the scene, cops say he later confessed at his home and blew 2 times the legal limit.

Miller was only 26 when he passed away, so immediately it was suspected drugs were the main factor in his passing. But further information provided by police all but confirmed the answer to the question of how did Mac Miller die?

How Did Mac Miller Die?: Police Speak To TMZ, Revealing Details

Police spoke to TMZ exclusively on the matter. In their discussion with the gossip and entertainment site, an officer explained the scene of an apparent overdose. Initially, Miller was found by a male friend who called 911. When help arrived, paramedics confirmed that Mac Miller was deceased.

Mac Miller is the most recent musician who has left us far before his time. Earlier this year rapper Lil Peep passed away from a drug overdose and only 4 months ago famed producer and legendary DJ Avicii passed away from a suicide. Last month singer and songwriter Demi Lovato almost overdosed.

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