Austin Majors: ‘NYPD Blue’ child star, 27, dies of alleged fentanyl overdose at LA homeless shelter

'Austin was the kind of son, brother, grandson, and nephew that made us proud and we will miss him deeply forever,' read the family statement
UPDATED FEB 14, 2023
Austin Majors, 27, allegedly died of fentanyl overdose  (Photo by Getty Images/Instagram)
Austin Majors, 27, allegedly died of fentanyl overdose (Photo by Getty Images/Instagram)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Actor Austin Majors had died at a homeless shelter in Los Angeles. The news of his death was confirmed by his grieved family in a statement, “[Austin] was a loving, artistic, brilliant, and kind human being. Austin took great joy and pride in his acting career. He was an active Eagle Scout and graduated Salutatorian in High School. He went on to graduate from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts with a passion of directing and music producing."

The former child actor, who got into the limelight with his role in NYPD Blue, may have died due to a lethal amount of ingested fentanyl, as per sources. His body was found on Saturday, February 11. The statement given to TMZ continued, “Austin's younger sister Kali says her fondest memories with Austin were growing up on set with him, volunteering at events with "Kids With A Cause," and backpacking together.” Austin was the kind of son, brother, grandson, and nephew that made us proud and we will miss him deeply forever," it said.

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Aaron Carter's family believes he did not drown in bathtub but died from drug overdose

Housekeeper who found Aaron Carter's body in bathtub was a homeless woman he took in after break-in at home

Aaron Carter recently died from drug overdose

Another celebrity, who allegedly died from a drug overdose recently, was singer Aaron Carter. The 34-year-old sensation was found dead in his bathroom on November 5. The embattled father said in the interview that Melanie's mother was awarded custody of the 10-month-old child by court order. Aaron has reportedly enrolled in a month-long outpatient program at the Lionrock Rehab Center in Los Angeles, reported MEAWW.

This is a developing story. MEAWW will keep you updated.

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