# Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died from heroin, cocaine effects 2026-08-08T00:22:46+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, 29, died from the combined effects of heroin and cocaine, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner ruled on Friday. His death, on May 11 in Los Angeles, was classified as accidental. Drug paraphernalia was found at the scene, the Associated Press reported, citing an anonymous source. Clarke was found unresponsive in a bedroom and pronounced dead by paramedics. About six weeks earlier, he was arrested in Arkansas on charges of speeding, reckless driving, and possession of a controlled substance. Hindustan Times reports the medical examiner also listed the combined effects of multiple prescription medications as a significant condition, though specific drugs were not disclosed. ## Coverage - livemint.com - timesnownews.com - hindustantimes.com - sportstar.thehindu.com Tags: Brandon Clarke, cocaine, drug overdose, heroin, Los Angeles, NBA Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/brandon-clarke-died-from-heroin-and-cocaine-says-la-medical-examiner/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/brandon-clarke-died-from-heroin-and-cocaine-says-la-medical-examiner/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.