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Brandon Clarke's Death Being Investigated as 'Possible Overdose,' Drug Paraphernalia Apparently Found
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office has deferred a final ruling while toxicology tests continue after the 29-year-old was found dead.
- On Monday, Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died at a San Fernando Valley residence in Los Angeles, aged 29. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has listed his cause of death as "deferred" pending toxicology results and further investigation.
- The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a 911 call regarding a medical emergency shortly after 5 p.m. on Monday. Paramedics found Clarke deceased, and it is reported that drug paraphernalia was discovered in the home.
- Online records from Arkansas show Clarke was booked by the Cross County Sheriff on April 1, with officers allegedly discovering 235.6 grams of kratom in his Corvette. Those charges remained unresolved at his death.
- The Memphis Grizzlies and agency Priority Sports expressed deep grief over Clarke's death. The team called him "an outstanding teammate and even better person" whose impact on the organization and Memphis community will not be forgotten.
- Drafted 21st overall in the 2019 NBA Draft, Clarke spent all seven years with the Grizzlies as a versatile 6ft 7in forward. A Grade 2 calf strain suffered in December 2025 had sidelined him for the remainder of the season.
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How Did Brandon Clarke Pass Away? Medical Examiner Defers Real Cause of Death Pending Toxicology
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died at a home in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles on Monday 11 May, aged 29, and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has deferred the real cause of death for Brandon Clarke pending toxicology and further investigation, according to the agency's online records. By Tuesday 12 May, the medical examiner's website showed Clarke's body was ready for release, but not the explanation his family, t…
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