New details have come out about Nashawn Breedlove’s death. As we previously reported, the actor — best known as Latto, rap battle opponent to Eminem’s character B-Rabbit in the movie 8 Mile — died at the age of 46 three months ago.
A family member previously told TMZ he suddenly passed away in his sleep on September 24 at his home in New Jersey. So, so sad. Related: Matthew Perry Wrote That Ketamine Made Him Think He Was ‘Dying’ His mom later confirmed the news on Facebook, writing: Heartbreaking.
And now his cause of death has been revealed. He may have died in his sleep, but it wasn’t natural causes. According to an autopsy report from New Jersey’s Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner, Nashawn died of acute intoxication by the combined effects of fentanyl, acetyl fentanyl, cocaine, and ethanol.
Oof. Fentanyl added to anything makes a lethal combination. His death was ultimately ruled an accident. Our hearts continue to go out to the family.
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