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'Twilight' actor Gregory Tyree Boyce and girlfriend Natalie Adepoju died of drug use, says coroner's report

Cocaine and fentanyl were found in their bodies and the deaths were accidental
PUBLISHED JUN 2, 2020
Gregory Tyree Boyce, Natalie Adepoju (Getty Images/GoFundMe)
Gregory Tyree Boyce, Natalie Adepoju (Getty Images/GoFundMe)

Drug use killed 'Twilight' actor Gregory Tyree Boyce and his girlfriend Natalie Adepoju, a coroner in Las Vegas said on Monday, June 1. Clark County Coroner John Fudenberg said the 30-year-old actor and his 27-year-old girlfriend lost their lives due to the effects of cocaine and fentanyl intoxication, and their deaths were accidental.

The couple’s bodies were discovered on May 13 after Las Vegas police were called to a bedroom in a condominium several miles east of the Las Vegas Strip. At the time, officials claimed they found a white powder on the dresser and no evidence of foul play.

Boyce was best known for playing the character of Tyler Crowley in the first 'Twilight' movie in 2008 starring Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson. He also appeared in a short film called ‘Apocalypse’ in 2018.

Boyce had previously said that he did not think he “would make it to see 30 years old.” “At one point I didn't think I would make it to see 30 years old. Over the years like everyone else, I have made mistakes along the way, but today is one of those days I only reflect on the great ones. What a time to be alive. Happy Dirty 30 self! Let's make the rest of these years your best!!” he wrote on his Instagram page on his 30th birthday in December along with a childhood picture of him.

After his untimely death, Boyce’s mother, Lisa Wayne, shared a heartfelt message on Facebook, writing: “My baby boy, Greg Boyce was the best chef....oh man. He was in the process of starting a wing business, West Wings. He created the flavors to his perfection and named them after west coast rappers. Snoop Dog, Kendrick Lamar, Roddy Ricch, The Game, etc. He had flavors like Tequila Lime Agave...those were my favorite. A Hennessy Maple flavor, oh man, just so damn good. I can say that my son was my favorite chef. He was on to something great and that was his passion.”

“I'm sick without you. I'm torn, I'm lost. I'm in pain. I'd text you or call you when I was broken or worried about something, and you'd tell me, Ma, I got you, we'll get through this together. Boy. Why did you leave me? We lived in the same complex and you were my dinner. You'd cook, I'd come to eat and chill and walk back home. During quarantine, we started walking in the evenings. Me, you, Natalie, Alaya, and Kaniya found a beautiful trail to walk on, we loved it out there. I wanted to lose weight so badly, but you just kept cooking and I cannot resist your food. Since you've left me, baby, I've lost 7 lbs,” the grieving mother said in the social media post.

A GoFundMe for Boyce’s girlfriend, Adepoju, was also created at the time to seek donations to aid in funeral services. “We are writing this letter to let you know that our loving daughter, niece, sister, cousin, and friend Natalie Adepoju suddenly passed away on May 13, 2020, in Las Vegas, NV. Currently, it is our wishes to not disclose the cause. We ask that you respect the family’s wishes. However, due to the sudden passing and the need to bring Natalie home, we are asking if you can help with any monetary donation (sic),” the message on the page read.

Boyce is reportedly survived by a 10-year-old daughter Alaya while Adepoju, originally a Los Angeles resident, is survived by her young son Egypt.

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