16 and Pregnant star Autumn Crittendon cause of death revealed after passing aged 27
16 and Pregnant star Autumn Crittendon died aged 27 from an accidental drug overdose, it has been revealed.
The mother of three was found unconscious at her home Henrico province, Virginia at home in July – and was later pronounced dead after failed resuscitation attempts.
This was reported by the Virginia Department of Health TMZCrittendon’s official cause of death was the toxicity of fentanyl and para-fluorofentanyl – a synthetic opioid similar to fentanyl.
Her manner of death is listed as accidental.
Autumn reportedly struggled with health issues before her death, including diabetes, kidney and blood pressure problems.
It was also claimed that Autumn had recently been ill, complaining of heartburn and wanted to see a doctor.
16 and Pregnant star Autumn Crittendon died aged 27 from an accidental drug overdose, it has been revealed
She appeared on season 5 of the hit show which documented her giving birth to her eldest son, Drake, whom she welcomed with her then-boyfriend Dustin Franklin.
She appeared on season 5 of the hit show which documented her giving birth to her eldest son, Drake, now 10, whom she welcomed with her then-boyfriend Dustin Franklin.
Autumn also had a son and a daughter, ages five and 18 months.
Autumn’s death was announced on Sunday by her sister Misty in a now-deleted Facebook post – captured by Starcasm.
Misty wrote: ‘To my dearest little sister, my twin brother, my rock, my baby’s mother, my destiny, my world, the only one who got me and the biggest part of my childhood trauma, who had it all with me endure, my Arnold.
‘Your life was taken at such a young age.
“You left before anyone could say goodbye… how much we love you… how amazing you are and how proud we are of you for staying sober through some of the hardest parts of your life, no matter how far away you are you got to where you were, how grateful we are to have had all these years with you, how proud we are of you as a mother, how grateful we are for the 3 little pieces of your heart that still walk this earth.”
Recalling the devastating moment she learned of her sister’s death, she wrote, “When I stopped and saw all the vehicles, an empty ambulance… and jumped out of the truck as quickly as I could, I begged the paramedics and police to telling me everything was fine. and they were just trying to keep you alive in there. But my worst fears were confirmed and I collapsed on the road.’
In addition to son Drake, 10, Autumn had a son and a daughter, ages five and 18 months (pictured)
According to the Virginia Department of Health, reported by TMZ, Crittendon’s official cause of death was toxicity from fentanyl and para-fluorofentanyl – a synthetic opioid similar to fentanyl
Autumn is depicted in the show that aired in 2013
“I went down the hall to check the rooms to make sure you weren’t hiding in there, but they were empty… silent… I went where you were last and just stood there in disbelief… what was it like with my little sister? ? I was just talking to her.
‘This is definitely not real life. It’s not real. Begging God to return you to us. I saw the shirt you were wearing and I held it so tight, I smelled it as long as I just stood there empty and broken and finally gave myself a moment to fall apart knowing the kids were okay and I was alone. I will hold that shirt close to my heart forever.
“We’re going to make sure these babies are OK. Your memory will not fade over time. It will live on in every moment of every day.”
Autumn’s episode of 16 and Pregnant saw her navigate impending motherhood as her relationship with Franklin crumbled.
Franklin is unemployed and regularly smokes marijuana – which he says he won’t stop once the baby is born.
But he later gets a job and tries to turn his life around.
However, when Drake arrives, Autumn is devastated that Franklin is failing to pay child support for their son – and takes him to court over the matter.