Hollywood is mourning the death of Mac Miller. The 26-year-old rapper was found dead at his San Fernando Valley home after a possible overdose, reports EOnline.com.
His family has released a statement confirming the tragic passing. “Malcolm McCormick, known and adored by fans as Mac Miller, has tragically passed away at the age of 26,” his family said, adding, “He was a bright light in this world for his family, friends and fans. Thank you for your prayers. Please respect our privacy.”
Artists including Snoop Dog, Wiz Khalifa and Shawn Mendes paid tribute to Miller after news of his death broke on Friday. In a moving tweet, Chance the Rapper said he was “completely broken” after hearing the news and described Miller as “one of the sweetest guys I ever knew.”
Meanwhile, Miller’s ex-girlfriend, Ariana Grande has disabled comments on her Instagram page following his death. After the news broke, Ariana Grande’s Instagram posts were inundated with comments blaming her for Miller’s death. One comment read, “it’s your fault,” while one described the singer as “lowkey evil.”
