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Child Star Blake Garrett Dies at 33
9 Feb
Summary
- Actor Blake Garrett, known for 'How to Eat Fried Worms,' died Sunday.
- An autopsy is pending to determine the exact cause of his death.
- Garrett had reportedly turned his life around after becoming sober.
Blake Garrett, who gained fame as a child actor, has died at the age of 33. His passing was confirmed by his mother, who awaits autopsy results to determine the official cause of death.
Garrett's family believes his death may have been a tragic accident, possibly related to self-medication for shingles pain. His mother shared that he had been living well for the past three years in Tulsa, Oklahoma, having successfully turned his life around after becoming sober.
Born in Austin, Texas, Garrett had an early start in acting, appearing in local productions and touring internationally with "Barney's Colorful World." His most significant role was playing Plug in the 2006 film "How to Eat Fried Worms," for which he received a Young Artist Award.
