Coolio‘s official cause of death has been revealed six months after his passing, Us Weekly can confirm.A spokesperson for Coolio’s family Jarel Jarez Posey confirmed that his client died from fentanyl in a statement to TMZ.
The rapper also had traces of heroin and methamphetamines in his system. Posey noted that Coolio’s severe asthma and history of smoking played a factor in his death.Coolio passed away at age 59 in September 2022 while visiting a friend.
According to TMZ, the Pennsylvania native’s acquaintance grew concerned when he went to the bathroom and didn’t return. Coolio’s friend found him lying on the floor unresponsive.
Medical professionals were called to the scene, where EMTs pronounced the musician dead.In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies“We are saddened by the loss of our dear friend and client, Coolio, who passed away this afternoon,” a rep for the Grammy winner told Us following his death. “He touched the world with the gift of his talent and will be missed profoundly.
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