Austin Majors: ‘NYPD Blue’ child star, 27, dies of alleged fentanyl overdose at LA homeless shelter
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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This is a developing story. MEAWW will keep you updated.