Mac Miller's Death Ruled Accidental Overdose; Fentanyl, Cocaine Found In Rapper's System
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LOS ANGELES (KDKA/AP) - A coroner has ruled Pittsburgh rapper Mac Miller's death an accidental overdose due to a combination of drugs and alcohol.
A Los Angeles County coroner's report released Monday named the 26-year-old Miller's cause of death as "mixed toxicity," saying cocaine, alcohol and the powerful opioid fentanyl were found in his system.
Last month, the 26-year-old was found unresponsive at his California home and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Miller had planned to launch a tour for his new album at the end of October. The tour was going to stop at the Petersen Events Center in November.
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Watch Heather Abraham's interview with Miller from 2011 --
Last week, a benefit concert was held in Los Angeles to raise money for the Mac Miller Circles Fund in honor of the hip-hop star. The foundation, launched at the concert, will help with arts education in underserved communities.
Miller graduated from Alderdice High School in 2010.
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