Mac Miller has died at the age of 26 of an apparent overdose according to reports.
According to TMZ, the rapper was found today at noon in his California home after a male friend called 911. Authorities pronounced Miller dead on scene.
Throughout his career, Miller was open about his struggles with addiction and it even became a catalyst to his breakup with Ariana Grande earlier this year.
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) May 23, 2018
Although his passing was announced only hours ago, celebrities and coworkers of Miller’s have been sending their condolences.
I dont know what to say Mac Miller took me on my second tour ever. But beyond helping me launch my career he was one of the sweetest guys I ever knew. Great man. I loved him for real. Im completely broken. God bless him.
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) September 7, 2018
Miller will be remembered for his rapping and singing career that produced several albums including his latest, Swimming, that was released on Aug. 3, 2018.
Long Live Mac Miller, Rest In Peace We Love You
— Jaden Smith (@officialjaden) September 7, 2018
The singer-songwriter was set to go on tour next month with a final stop in Vancouver.
Thumbnail Photo Credit: Getty Images/Rich Fury
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