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Sad details emerge about rapper Mac Miller’s death

CLOSE scrutiny is being paid to what happened in the hours after rapper Mac Miller’s death after it was revealed his home was “swept clean”.

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HEARTBREAKING details have emerged about Mac Miller’s suspected overdose, with reports claiming the rapper was dead for a while before emergency services were called.

Law enforcement sources have told TMZ Ariana Grande’s ex had been dead “many hours” when paramedics arrived at his LA home.

Police are reportedly looking into a party which was held at Miller’s home on Thursday night, the day before he died.

Ariana Grande and Mac Miller had dated for almost two years before splitting in May
Ariana Grande and Mac Miller had dated for almost two years before splitting in May

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Miller went into cardiac arrest at his LA home on Friday after a long battle with depression and substance abuse.

An autopsy has since been completed and his body was released to his family on Tuesday, with the cause of death being “deferred pending additional tests”, a Los Angeles County coroner spokeswoman toldPeople magazine.

Miller had been upfront about his drug use. Picture: Kevin Winter
Miller had been upfront about his drug use. Picture: Kevin Winter

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Police sources have told TMZ a small amount of white powder was found at Miller’s house but they believe the place was “swept clean” before emergency services arrived.

Miller had dated Grande dated for almost two years before splitting in May, with the singer becoming engaged to comedian Pete Davidson just a month later.

The rapper had reportedly been struggling following his breakup from Grande but had given the singer’s engagement his blessing last month.

“It’s strange. Like, the whole thing is a little strange but it’s not negative,” Miller told Zane Lowe in August.

“It’s just a part of something that’s going to continue to help make me who I am. You know, it’s all positive energy.

“I am happy for her and moving forward with her life just as I’m sure she is with me.”

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