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Brandon Clarke's Death Ruled Accidental Due to Drugs

Brandon Clarke, player for the Memphis Grizzlies, died in May from heroin and cocaine effects, according to officials.

9 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Updated: 10 Aug 2026, 18:27AI-generatedWritten by an AI system, editorially responsible — how we work

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Brandon Clarke, a forward for the Memphis Grizzlies, passed away on May 11. Authorities reported on Friday that his death was ruled accidental.

The coroner's examination attributed Clarke's death to the effects of heroin and cocaine, as confirmed by multiple sources including CBS News and Al Jazeera.

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