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Ex-NFL Star's Final Hours: Drugs and Tragedy
21 Jul
Summary
- Former NFL player Josh Mauro died on April 23, 2026.
- His death was ruled an accidental overdose of fentanyl, cocaine, and alcohol.
- Mauro was reportedly on a four-day bender before his passing.
New details have emerged concerning the final hours of former NFL player Josh Mauro, who passed away on April 23, 2026, at 35 years old. Phoenix police reports and a preliminary medical examiner's findings shed light on the events leading to his death.
Mauro reportedly invited several women to his Arizona home in the early hours of April 23. Upon arrival, he and a friend allegedly began snorting cocaine while consuming tequila and listening to music. After a few hours, some of the guests went upstairs to sleep.
When one guest awoke, she discovered Mauro unresponsive on the floor and immediately contacted emergency services. She described him as happy but noted he had been on a four-day bender. The preliminary medical examiner concluded the death was accidental due to acute combined fentanyl, cocaine, and ethanol intoxication. His father confirmed his passing, requesting prayers for the family.
