All articles tagged with #drug overdose
Ethan Browne, 52, the actor/model and son of musician Jackson Browne, died in November 2025. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled the cause as the effects of fentanyl, methamphetamine and lidocaine. The death was announced by Browne on social media, with his father praising him as a great father.
The family of actor Tommy Lee Jones requests privacy following the death of his daughter Victoria Jones, who was found dead in a San Francisco hotel; authorities do not suspect foul play, and her history includes arrests related to substance abuse and domestic issues.
Victoria Jones, daughter of Tommy Lee Jones, was found dead in a San Francisco hotel from an apparent drug overdose, with concerns about her substance abuse history and troubled relationship with her parents prior to her death.
A doctor involved in supplying ketamine to actor Matthew Perry before his death was sentenced to eight months of home confinement and three years of supervised release, acknowledging his role in the drug scheme that contributed to Perry's overdose, which was primarily caused by ketamine used off-label for depression.
Hayley McNeff, a bodybuilder and fitness influencer, died at age 37 from an accidental drug overdose involving heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, and other substances, which was officially confirmed by authorities.
Blondie guitarist Chris Stein publicly addressed the arrest of five individuals linked to the 2023 fentanyl-related death of his 19-year-old daughter, Akira, expressing gratitude to authorities and highlighting the ongoing fight against drug distribution targeting teenagers in New York City.
Mike Trout testified that he knew Eric Kay had a drug problem but was unaware of Tyler Skaggs' drug use before Skaggs' death in 2019 due to a drug overdose involving fentanyl and alcohol. Trout described Skaggs as a beloved teammate and friend, and the trial revealed details about the circumstances leading to Skaggs' tragic death, with ongoing legal actions against the Angels.
Mike Trout testified in a wrongful death trial, describing his friendship with Tyler Skaggs and his suspicions about team employee Eric Kay's drug problem, which contributed to Skaggs' overdose death in 2019. Trout noted Kay's erratic behavior and suspected drug use but denied knowing about any distribution to players. The trial centers on whether the Angels were responsible for failing to act on Kay's known drug issues, which led to Skaggs' tragic death.
The civil trial against the Los Angeles Angels alleges the team failed to follow its drug policies and ignored signs of drug abuse, contributing to the death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs from a fentanyl overdose in 2019, with the family seeking $118 million in damages.
Humboldt County saw a nearly 40% decrease in drug overdose deaths in 2024, attributed largely to increased access to naloxone and syringe exchange programs, though concerns about drug use and enforcement remain among local officials.
Estonia is experiencing a severe opioid crisis driven by the emergence of highly potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes, which have caused a surge in overdose deaths and highlight the challenges of drug policy and social marginalization. The country's history with fentanyl and ongoing struggles with drug demand and supply reflect broader issues that could threaten other European nations and the UK.
President Trump falsely claimed that 300 million Americans died from drugs last year, a figure vastly exaggerated compared to actual overdose deaths of around 75,000, highlighting his tendency for making wildly inaccurate statements.
A woman known as the 'Ketamine queen' pleaded guilty to federal charges for supplying ketamine that contributed to actor Matthew Perry's death, along with other drug-related crimes, and faces up to 65 years in prison.
Jasveen Sangha, known as the 'Ketamine Queen,' pleaded guilty to federal charges for selling ketamine that led to Matthew Perry's death, with sentencing potentially up to 45 years in prison.
Jasveen Sangha, known as the 'Ketamine Queen,' pleaded guilty to supplying drugs linked to Matthew Perry's fatal overdose, facing up to 65 years in prison, as part of a broader investigation into the actor's death.