Andre Romelle Young Jr., the son of rapper and pioneering hip-hop producer Dr. Dre, was found dead in his Woodland Hills, California, home Saturday morning, according to Dre’s representative. He was 20 years old.
An autopsy was conducted on Young’s body Monday, but a cause of death has not yet been determined, pending the results of a toxicology report, a representative for the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office told MTV News. The coroner’s rep confirmed that an Andre Romelle Young Jr. passed away Saturday, but was uncertain if he was Dre’s son; Dre’s rep confirmed that information Tuesday (August 26).
Young was discovered in his bed at around 10:30 a.m. Saturday by his mother, who attempted to rouse him, the coroner’s spokesperson said. Young was unresponsive, so she called paramedics, who responded to the scene. After their efforts to revive him failed, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Dr. Dre's rep released a statement saying
"Dr. Dre is mourning the loss of his son Andre Young Jr. Please respect his family's grief and privacy at this time." The cause of death will be revealed after a toxicology report is released, Andre Young was only 20 years old.
очень печальная новость, парню было всего 20... и вроде как подавал неплохие надежды на возрождение запада. вообще потеря близкого человека это большая боль для каждого, с которой не легко жить дальше, надеюсь что доктор это переживет... rest in piece