Son Of Nashville Mayor Megan Barry Dies Of Apparent Overdose

NASHVILLE, TN – Max Barry, 22-year-old son of Nashville Mayor Megan Barry and her husband Bruce, died from an apparent overdose in Denver Saturday evening, the Mayor's office confirmed Sunday.

“Early this morning, we received news that no parents should ever have to hear. Our son Max suffered from an overdose and passed away. We cannot begin to describe the pain and heartbreak that comes with losing our only child. Our son was a kind soul full of life and love for his family and friends," the Barrys said in a statement. "Our family would greatly appreciate your thoughts and prayers, and would respectfully ask for privacy as we mourn the loss of our child and begin to understand a world without his laughter and love in our lives.”

(For more updates on this story and free news alerts for your neighborhood, sign up for your local Middle Tennessee Patch morning newsletter.)

Max Barry graduated in June from the University of Puget Sound. Max attended Eakin Elementary, West End Middle School and Martin Luther King Jr. High School before attending and graduating from University School of Nashville. He is survived by his parents, as well as grandparents Joyce Brody, Jan Mueller, and Ken Mueller./

Condolences poured in from local officials and those from around the country:

An official cause and manner of death will be determined after an autopsy.

Information about arrangements will be announced when they are developed.

Image via the Mayor's office