‘Accidental Fentanyl and Xanax overdose’-cause of death of Lil Peep! Know about Lil Peep’s death and the reasons for high prevalence of drug addiction amongst celebrities!

Updated On March 18, 2024 | Published By: shahid | In Career , Death , Health

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The cause of death of Lil Peep revealed

Lil Peep (Gustav Ahr), 21 passed away last month on 15 November 2017. The drug overdose caused the death.

The full toxicology assays have now confirmed this. Prima County Office of the Medical Examiner has stated that the death of Lil Peep has been following a fentanyl and Xanax overdose.

Looking at the whole circumstances of the death, the medical examiner’s Office has claimed that the drug overdose has been ‘accidental’.

It was also clarified that there was no trace of alcohol in Lil Peep’s blood. But his blood had tested positive for painkillers and tranquilizers including benzodiazepines and tramadol, as well as cocaine and marijuana.

The police were especially investigating whether the opioid Fentanyl was the main culprit responsible for Lil Peep’s death and they found that their suspicion was true.

The same drug caused Prince’s death on 21 April 2016. Family members and friends paid their last respects to Lil Peep in a service held in Long Beach, CA during the first week of December.

Lil Peep’s death

On 15 November 2017, famous New York rapper Lil Peep was found lying dead in a tour bus. This bus was outside the club called ‘The Rock’ in Tuscon where he was supposed to perform that night.

At 8.50 pm, his manager Chase Ortega went to check on Lil Peep and realized that the young man was dead. There were drugs strewn around him. It was suspected that Lil Peep had possibly died of a drug overdose, most probably Xanax.

He was taken to the hospital and an emergency was alerted. But he was declared dead on admission. Toxicological tests were conducted on the deceased’s blood after his death to determine the cause of death.

The morning before, Lil Peep posted a video on his Instagram where he stated that he had taken and felt the effects of six Xanax tablets, expressing that he was “lit.”

He had also uploaded a picture that read:

“When I die, you’ll love me.”

Tributes poured in for the rapper who had died so young. Sarah Stennett, CEO of First Access Entertainment which had partnered with him in early 2016 stated:

“I am shocked and heartbroken. I do not believe Peep wanted to die, this is so tragic. He had big goals and dreams for the future which he had shared with me, his team, his family and his friends, He was highly intelligent, hugely creative, massively charismatic, gentle and charming, He had huge ambition and his career was flourishing.”

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Causes of drug addiction amongst the celebrities

Celebrities, especially rappers in the US, are getting addicted to drugs in increasing numbers. These lead to drug overdose and consequent deaths.

Celebrities have fame, wealth, and power but despite these, happiness seems to elude them. Drugs are favored by conditions such as fame, stardom, money, stress to perform and provide, high expectations, and added public scrutiny, leading to addiction.

The path is one of destruction with a breakdown of healthy relations with family and friends. The most likely causes for this high rate of addictions in high-profile people are:

-High pressure and stress of work. They wish to have relief. If they are unable to get out of this stressful environment, they resort to drugs for quick and instant relief.

-Drugs provide a sense of euphoria and elation. This makes them feel falsely well and some may feel that it aids their work.

-There are parties to be attended to boost contacts in this field. This is the place where new and novice people could get hooked on drugs.

-Work on sets could lead to injuries some of which could have long-lasting pain. Painkillers are prescribed and these could get abused and lead to addiction.

-There is peer pressure and a wanting to be included in the group. To be one amongst them, some imbibe the drugs and continue consuming them to a dangerous level.

-Drugs are easily accepted by young people who find it hard to say no.

Drugs are poison and even tasting it could have long-term negative consequences. Celebrities have fame and money. They are in a position of influence! Using this position rightly to influence the right points would help their career as well as their fans!

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