Almost four months after Heath Freeman‘s passing, the actor’s cause of death has been revealed.
Freeman—who appeared on shows like Bones, NCIS and Raising the Bar—died of an accidental overdose, according to the Travis County Medical Examiner report obtained by TMZ.
Per the report, he was discovered unresponsive in his bed with a mix of fentanyl, cocaine, hydrocodone, oxycodoneAnd alprazolam (generic Xanax) in his system. The report also said the latter two types of pills were found in his home. The death of the victim was considered accidental.
Freeman died in November 2021 at age 41.
In a statement, his manager told CelebHomes News that “we are deeply devastated by the loss of Heath Freeman.” He was a brilliant person with a deep and soulful spirit. We will cherish his memory forever. He was a man of extraordinary passion for life, with deep loyalty and affection towards his friends and family.
The manager noted that Freeman “was extremely proud of his recent film work”—which included Terror on the Prairie, 12 Orphans of MightAnd The Seventh Day—”and was very excited for the next chapter of his career.”
“His remarkable legacy as a son, brother, uncle, friend, extraordinarily gifted actor and producer, consummate cook, and man with the most infectious and spectacular laugh, will live on forever,” the star’s manager continued. His memory will be remembered fondly by all those who loved and knew him.