Mac Miller reportedly dies aged 26 from ‘drug overdose’

Mac Miller

by Daisy Jordan |
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Mac Miller has reportedly died at 26.

The rapper is believed to have been discovered in his California home on Friday afternoon after an alleged drug overdose.

TMZ reported that his family gave the statement, "Malcolm McCormick, known and adored by fans as Mac Miller, has tragically passed away at the age of 26. He was a bright light in this world for his family, friends and fans. Thank you for your prayers."

Mac Miller
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Miller's record label also made a statement, with the Warner Bros. Records' Co-Chairman and COO Tom Corson saying, "All of us at Warner Bros. Records are deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic news of Mac Miller’s untimely passing. Mac was a hugely gifted and inspiring artist, with a pioneering spirit and a sense of humor that touched everyone he met.

"Mac’s death is a devastating loss and cuts short a life and a talent of huge potential, where the possibilities felt limitless. We join all of his fans across the globe in extending our thoughts and prayers to his family and friends."

Tributes have poured in for the star, who is believed to have died of a drug overdose, according to reports.

James Corden were amongst the celebrities who paid his respects on social media, tweeting, "I never met Mac Miller but was a fan of his spirit. Seeing this tweet and then listening to this song today is heart breaking. Its so sad. x"

Shawn Mendes tweeted, "Unreal. So sad. RIP Mac Miller."

Snoop Dogg also shared his condolences on Twitter, sharing a clip of the pair appearing in Scary Movie 5 together, wrote, "So sad u gone home young Mac I had to post this to smile and think about the good Time we had on the set of this movie man god bless ya family. Pittsburg we lost a real one today".

Drake tweeted, "rest easy Mac," while Jaden Smith tweeted, "Long Live Mac Miller, Rest In Peace We Love You".

Ed Sheeran shared a photo of the pair together on Instagram, captioned, "This just really saddened me. I hung out with Mac a few times over the years and he was always such a sweetheart, always had the time of day for anyone, whoever they were.

"As well as being a great talent, he was a great human. Love and prayers to his family and friends. I don’t know what else to say. It’s so heartbreaking."

Yet to comment on the rapper's untimely death is Ariana Grande, who he dated between 2016 and 2018 and who he supported following the Manchester Arena terrorist attack that took the lives of 22 fans during her concert.

The US star also joined the One Last Time hitmaker on-stage at the One Love Manchester benefit concert.

The pair went their separate ways in May this year and the singer branded their relationship "toxic". She is now engaged to comedian Pete Davidson.

Ariana Mac
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In a recent interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music Beasts 1 Radio, Miller said he was happy for the pair, explaining, "It’s strange. Like, the whole thing is a little strange but it’s not negative.

"It’s just a part of something that’s going to continue to help make me who I am. You know, it’s all positive energy. I am happy for her and moving forward with her life just as I’m sure she is with me."

Ariana and Pete have disabled comments on their Instagram accounts after being inundated with trolls blaming them for Miller's death.

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