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Mac Miller died from an accidental overdose coroner says

By Wade Sheridan   |   Updated Nov. 5, 2018 at 1:02 PM
Mac Miller was found dead on Sept. 7. A coroner has announced that the rapper died from an accidental overdose. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

Nov. 5 (UPI) -- Rapper Mac Miller died of an accidental overdose of fentanyl, cocaine and alcohol, the Los Angeles County Coroner's office announced on Monday.

Miller was found dead at the age of 26 in September inside his home in Studio City, Calif. Miller's body was released to his family after the autopsy was completed in three days, Los Angeles County coroner's spokeswoman Sarah Ardalani confirmed.

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Miller, real name Malcolm James McCormick, released his fifth studio album titled Swimming in August and had a tour planned for the end of October.

The music star was recently honored in Los Angeles at a special event attended by John Mayer, Chance the Rapper, Travis Scott and other musicians. The event featured videos of Miller from his childhood, live performances and speeches given by the special guests.

Proceeds were given to Mac Miller Circles Fund, a charity which supports youth arts and community-building programs.