Brian Tarantina’s Cause Of Death Is Revealed
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 27: Brian Tarantina attends the 25th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 27, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images)
Actor Brian Tarantina passed away back in November, and now the cause of his death has been revealed. According to TMZ, Tarantina died from an overdose of multiple drugs, including fentanyl.
They explain, “The actor died from acute intoxication due to the combined effects of fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and Diazepam — otherwise known as Valium … this according to the NYC Chief Medical Examiner. They’ve ruled his death accidental.” TMZ adds that his body was found in his Manhattan apartment with a white powdery substance nearby.
Tarantina was known for playing a comedy club emcee in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. He has also appeared in Donnie Brasco, Summer of Sam, Carlito’s Way, The Sopranos, ER, and Uncle Buck.
Brian Tarantina was 60 years old.
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