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Child Star's Life Cut Short by Fentanyl
13 Jul
Summary
- Actor Blake Garrett died from acute fentanyl toxicity.
- The manner of death was ruled an accident by the medical examiner.
- Garrett was 33 years old when he passed away in February.
Blake Garrett, the former child actor famous for his role in "How to Eat Fried Worms," died from a fentanyl overdose. The Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner's report, released following his passing in February, identified acute fentanyl toxicity as the cause of death, classifying it as an accident.
Garrett, who was 33 years old at the time of his death, died in a sober living house located in Tulsa. His mother, Carol Garrett, indicated that he had recently been diagnosed with shingles and suspected he might have accidentally overdosed while attempting to manage the pain. This occurred despite Garrett having maintained three years of sobriety.
Born in Austin, Texas, Garrett began his acting career at a young age, securing lead roles in local productions and joining "Barney's Colorful World International Tour" at just 10. His pivotal role as Plug in "How to Eat Fried Worms" in 2006 earned him a Young Artist Award. The medical examiner's findings have unfortunately confirmed his mother's fears of a tragic accident.
