Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke (R) takes a shot over Dallas Mavericks forward Kristaps Porzingis (L) on Feb. 5, 2020, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. The Los Angeles County Coroner on Friday ruled Clarke died accidentally on May 11 from the effects of heroin and cocaine. File Photo by Larry W. Smith/EPA-EFE
Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died accidently from the effects of heroin and cocaine, the Los Angeles County Coroner ruled Friday.
Clarke, 29, also was taking "multiple prescription medicines" which were listed as a "significant condition" in his May 11 death, according to the coroner's report.
County officials said Clarke was found unresponsive in the bedroom of his Los Angeles residence that day. Responding paramedics pronounced death at 5:15 p.m.
A deputy medical examiner conducted an examination of Clarke on May 12, with the cause and manner of death being certified on Friday.
