Young actor Austin Majors, best known for his part in NYPD Blue, has passed away. It was a piece of terrible news to the fans who loved him and admired his acting.
Also, people rushed to social media to know what caused his death at such a young age. Let’s see what happened to him, if there are any suspicious circumstances, and his exact cause of death in detail.
What happened to Austin Majors?
Young actor Austin Majors, best known for his part in NYPD Blue, has passed away. Just 27 years old, he was. TMZ broke the news of the former child star’s passing, reporting that Majors passed away on February 11 while boarding at a Los Angeles homeless shelter.
Although the specific cause of death has not yet been determined, a source close to the dead told the publication that there are no suspicions of wrongdoing and that Majors likely passed away after consuming a lethal dose of fentanyl. Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images is to be credited. Later, in the hopes of learning more, an autopsy and toxicology report will be performed.
What was Austin Majors cause of death?
The Disney cult classics “Treasure Planet” and “NYPD Blue” both featured Austin Majors as a young actor. Austin Majors was found dead over the weekend from what appears to have been a fentanyl overdose, according to The Daily Beast on Monday.
According to TMZ, who said the actor passed away in a “homeless housing facility” in Los Angeles, his passing was originally announced on Monday, according to A.J. McDougall.
It is unknown what caused his death. Although the foul play was not thought to have occurred, a source told the publication that Majors may have “ingested a deadly dose of fentanyl.”
Austin’s Family Statement
Majors’ family issued a statement following his passing, describing him as “a loving, artistic, smart, and kind human being. Austin cherished and was extremely proud of his acting profession. He graduated from high school as Salutatorian and was an enthusiastic Eagle Scout.
Austin was an active Eagle Scout and graduated Salutatorian in high school. He went on to graduate from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts with a passion for directing and music production.
“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 kind of son, brother, grandson, and nephew that made us proud and we will miss him deeply forever.”
Young Artist Award for best performance in a TV series – young actor age ten or under. (credit-NY post)
A quick Look at Austin’s Career
Austin Majors is a young, skilled actor who has won awards and gained notoriety since he was three years old. His seven-season role as “Theo Sipowicz” on NYPD BLUE is instantly recognizable.
Austin’s captivating performance on NYPD BLUE earned him the 2002 Young Artists Award for Best Performance in a Television Series. He received the same nomination in 2003 and 2004.
He received a second nomination for Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role for his performance on TREASURE PLANET. Austin supports various philanthropic groups when he is not in front of the camera.
In 2002, he won the Young Artist Award for the young actor (age 10 or under) for best performance in a TV series (comedy or drama).
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Actor Dennis Franz — above, with Majors (Credit-Facebook)
He also landed guest roles in shows like “Desperate Housewives,” “NCIS,” “ER,” “Providence,” “According to Jim,” and “American Dad” in addition to his “NYPD Blue” role.
His final TV job was in a 2009 episode of “How I Met Your Mother,” and he also starred in the Lifetime film “An Accidental Christmas” from the same year.
On “NYPD Blue,” Major’s character once walked in on a naked Det. Connie McDowell, who was portrayed by Charlotte Ross, in an episode, which caused controversy. The Federal Communication Commission fined ABC $1.4 million as a result of the incident.
How do people react to his death?
Leslie Sackheim wrote,
His life sounded like it was going so well, salutatorian of his high school class and graduated from USC. What happened after that???
Sherry Marie Golden said,
Mma Khadijah Raglin told Fox News Digital that officials shared with her that her brother’s cause of death was a “suspected fentanyl poisoning with an ongoing investigation.”
Romeo Benjamin said,
This year is not a good year for the young crowd. They’re dropping like flies. Very sad. RIP! Gone too soon.
John S. Anderson Jr. wrote,
My Dad and I use to watch NYPD Blue all the time. Rest in peace kiddo He was such a cute kid. Dennis Franz and he worked well together. Sorry for your loss Dennis Franz And especially to his real mom and dad and his other family and friends
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