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Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died last week on May 11 at the age of 29.
The NBA team and Clarke’s agency separately announced the next day that he had passed.
Tributes poured in from across the league remembering the former Gonzaga star as a passionate player and caring member of the community. Ja Morant mourned his teammate, saying he was “gone way too soon.”
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The day that the news broke, reports came out that Clarke’s death was being investigated as a possible overdose. NBC 4 Los Angeles said that the Los Angeles Fire Department received a 911 call on May 11 for a medical emergency in the San Fernando Valley. When responders arrived on the scene, they found Clarke dead, according to the report. There was evidence of drug usage and an investigation began.
At the time of publication, Clarke’s cause of death has been deferred and his body has been released, per the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office. The case remains open.
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Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke dies at 29. His career in photos
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Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke dies at 29. His career in photos
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Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke dies at 29. His career in photos
Brandon Clarke #15 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs puts up a shot against the Texas A&M Aggies in the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center on November 15, 2018 in Spokane, Washington. Gonzaga defeated Texas A&M 94-71.
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Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke dies at 29. His career in photos
Brandon Clarke #15 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs goes to the basket against Darrin Person #25 and Greg Lee #21 of the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners in the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center on December 31, 2018 in Spokane, Washington. Gonzaga defeated CSU Bakersfield 89-54.
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Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke dies at 29. His career in photos
Brandon Clarke #15 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs goes up for a shot against Kaleb Bishop #12 of the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights during the first half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena on March 21, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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