Rapper Mac Miller Dead From Apparent Overdose

PITTSBURGH, PA - Rap star and Pittsburgh native Mac Miller was found dead at his California home Friday of an apparent drug overdose. He was 26.

Miller was found around Friday afternoon at his San Fernando Valley residence and was pronounced dead at the scene. He reportedly had struggled with substance abuse issues in recent months after his breakup with singer Ariana Grande and recently was charged with DUI following an auto accident.

“Malcolm McCormick, known and adored by fans as Mac Miller, has tragically passed away at the age of 26,” his family said in a statement. “He was a bright light in this world for his family, friends and fans. Thank you for your prayers. Please respect our privacy. There are no further details as to the cause of his death at this time.”

Miller's death comes barely a month after the release of his latest album, "Swimming." He was preparing to embark on a tour that would have brought him back to his hometown on Nov. 24 to play the Petersen Events Center.

Born Malcolm James McCormick, Miller grew up in Point Breeze and graduated from Taylor Allderdice High School in Squirrel Hill.

He signed his first record deal with Rostrum Records, a Pittsburgh independent label, in 2010. His first album, "Blue Slide Park," debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart following its November 2011 release, making it the first independently distributed debut albums to top the charts in nearly two decades.

Tributes began pouring in on social media, including one from Steelers running back and rapper Le'Veon Bell, who tweeted: "I do not wanna believe my brother is dead...I just know you're now in a better place than this place we call earth...I love you bro, and will miss you."

Patch went to the Blue Slide Park for which Miller's debut album was named to get reaction to his death. You can watch below.

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