Brad Renfro Autopsy Results

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Adaptation, Drama, Celeb News, Obituaries

Two days after learning Heath Ledger’s cause of death, we’re finally getting the report on another actor’s passing.  Brad Renfro, who was found on Jan. 15th, died from a drug overdose.

According to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office, The Client star - whose death is being considered an accident - had apparently been injecting heroin into his system.  Unfortunately, this was not the 25-year-old’s first encounter with the drug.  Renfro’s career had been overshadowed by several substance-related brushes with the law.

Brad’s last film, The Informers, is currently in post-production.

Read More | TMZ

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Heath Ledger Autopsy Offers No Answers

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Celeb News, Obituaries

Twenty-eight-year-old Heath Ledger, who was recently found dead in his New York apartment, still has no official cause of death. The autopsy has been completed, but the results are inconclusive and now hinge upon test results which won’t be available for at least another ten days. Prescription sleeping pills were found near the body, and authorities are currently labeling the death an “accidental overdose.” Investigators say there is no evidence of either suicide or foul play.

At the moment, there are no plans for a memorial service and the Ledger family has asked to be allowed to grieve in private. Fans have been flocking to Ledger’s New York apartment to leave tokens of their sorrow, and Hollywood remains stunned by the news.  He was a great talent.

Read More | E! Online

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