NYPD Blue star Austin Majors dies at 27: Former child actor ‘may have ingested fentanyl’
Austin Majors, NYPD blue star, dead at 27: Former child actor ‘may have taken fentanyl’ after passing away ‘while staying at homeless facility’ in Los Angeles
NYPD Blue child star Austin Majors has died at the age of 27 while staying at a homeless facility in Los Angeles, it has been reported.
The former child actor is said to have died on Saturday night and “may have ingested a fatal amount of fentanyl”. TMZ informed.
The autopsy on Majors’ body is scheduled to be completed today with final toxicology results expected in a few months.
The family issued a statement to TMZ telling the outlet: “[Austin] he was a caring, artistic, brilliant and kind human being. Austin took great joy and pride in his acting career. He was an active Eagle Scout and graduated from Salutatorian in high school. He then graduated from the USC School of Cinematic Arts with a passion for directing and producing music.”
RIP: Blue NYPD child star Austin Majors has died at the age of 27 while staying at a homeless center in Los Angeles, it has been reported; photographed in 2005
“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,” the statement continued.
“Austin was the son of a son, brother, grandson and nephew that we were proud of and will forever miss dearly,” he said.
Throwback: The former child actor is said to have died Saturday night and “may have ingested a fatal amount of fentanyl,” TMZ reported; seen in 1999 in NYPD Blue