'Clipped' on Hulu: From teen arrest to tragic early death, the tumultuous life of Donald Sterling's son Scott
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: As Hulu's 'Clipped' narrates Donald Sterling's 2014 scandal, it sidesteps any mention of his children, notably the tragic death of his son Scott Sterling, who died of an accidental narcotic overdose at the age of 32.
The six-episode series centers on Sterling's relationship with his young assistant, V Stiviano, and the ensuing drama following the leak of his controversial audio tape containing racist remarks against Black Americans.
While the series also explores his rocky marriage with Shelly Sterling, it omits their children from the narrative.
Donald Sterling's son Scott died at the age of 32
Donald Sterling married Shelly Sterling in 1955, and together they had three children: Scott, Chris, and Joanna.
On January 2, 2013, Scott Sterling was found dead at his Malibu home. According to the ESPN report, Scott's friend called the police after not hearing from him for several days.
The LA County Sheriff's Department spokesman said that he had not been seen by family or friends for over two days. When the deputies arrived at his residence, he was found dead.
The ESPN report also detailed that the cause of his death was determined to be an accidental narcotic overdose.
Upon his unexpected passing, Donald and Shelly Sterling issued a joint statement, part of which reads, "Our son Scott has fought a long and valiant battle against Type 1 Diabetes. His death is a tragedy, the effects of which will be felt forever by our family and all those who knew and loved him," as shared by ESPN.
Donald Sterling's son was arrested in 1999
In 1999, Scott Sterling was arrested for shooting his friend, Philip Scheid, with a shotgun. The incident occurred at Donald Sterling's mansion in Beverly Hills.
19-year-old Scott Sterling shot Scheid in the legs during an argument, ESPN quoted Beverly Hills police.
While Scheid said that he was shot from behind, Sterling claimed that he fired in self-defense as his friend approached him with a knife. Despite this, no charges were ever filed by the country district attorney's office, citing the victim's lack of credibility.
How to stream 'Clipped'?
'Clipped', starring Ed O'Neill as Donald Sterling and Jacki Weaver as Shelly Sterling, premiered on Hulu on June 4, 2024, with two episodes.
The streaming platform is following a weekly release pattern for 'Clipped', with fresh episodes dropping every Tuesday till its conclusion on July 2.
A subscription to Hulu is all you need to watch 'Clipped' from the comfort of your home.
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