Justin Townes Earle's Father Reveals Late Singer Was Victim to Deadly Dose of Fentanyl

 

Months after the passing of his 38-year-old son, Steve Earle reminds fans that 'there are many avenues and treatments to become and stay free from alcohol and drug usage.' Dec 2, 2020  AceShowbiz - Steve Earle's singer/songwriter son, Justin Townes Earle, died of an accidental drug overdose, a medical examiner has concluded.   The 38-year-old, who had a long history of addiction, passed away in August, and now experts have confirmed drugs played a major role in his death.   "Next to alcohol and cocaine, the autopsy report revealed traces of fentanyl, indicating that that usage of fentanyl-laced cocaine resulted in an overdose," a statement from the singer's father reads. "Even though Justin was very outspoken and concerned about the opioid epidemic and the dangers of the 'legal' drugs fed by the pharmaceutical companies, he became the victim of a deadly dose of fentanyl."     See also... Mandy Moore 'Utterly Shattered' by Sudden Passing of Beloved Dog Justin Bieber Jokingly Sa ...