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How Did Brandon Clarke Die? Latest Updates & Police Reports
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at 29 in Los Angeles as authorities investigate a possible overdose. An autopsy is pending.
May 12, 2026 at 9:07:51 PM
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Memphis Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke dies at 29
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, aged 29, died suddenly on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. His passing was confirmed on Tuesday, May 12, by the Grizzlies organization, his agency Priority Sports, and the NBA.
Official Details on Cause of Death
As of May 12, 2026, no official cause of death has been released. An autopsy is pending to determine the exact cause and manner of death.
Law enforcement is investigating his death as a possible drug overdose. According to reports:
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a medical emergency call in the San Fernando Valley shortly after 5 p.m. on Monday.
Paramedics found Clarke deceased at the scene.
Drug paraphernalia was discovered in the home where he was staying.
Authorities have not confirmed the specific substances involved, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Recent Context: Arrest in Arkansas
Clarke’s death comes weeks after a high-profile arrest. On April 1, 2026, he was arrested in Cross County, Arkansas, on charges including:
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