Current:Home > ScamsCrazy Town frontman Shifty Shellshock's cause of death revealed-InfoLens
Crazy Town frontman Shifty Shellshock's cause of death revealed
View Date:2024-12-23 15:52:13
More details have emerged on the death of singer Shifty Shellshock, who died in June at the age of 49.
The Crazy Town frontman, born Seth Binzer, died of the "effects of fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine," according to USA TODAY's review of online records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
The manner of death was ruled accidental. No other medical conditions were listed as contributing to Shellshock's death. Shellshock died at a Los Angeles residence on June 24.
In a statement to The Sun published just days after Shellshock's death, the singer's family noted Shellshock's longtime battle with drug addiction.
"Seth struggled with addiction throughout his life. He did so on a very public platform, which was particularly challenging," the family said at the time. "God knows he tried so hard to beat his demons but sadly he lost his battle.
Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
"Our hearts are shattered by his loss. Seth's larger-than-life presence touched so many. Seth was a troubled soul, but he was a beautiful one and he had a heart of gold."
Shifty Shellshock dies:Crazy Town frontman and 'Butterfly' singer was 49
Shifty Shellshock sought help for drug addiction with reality TV stints
Shellshock got candid about his struggles with sobriety when he appeared on the first season of VH1's "Celebrity Rehab" for cocaine addiction in 2008. He returned to the reality television series in Season 2 after producer and star Dr. Drew Pinsky learned of his relapse.
The singer also appeared on Seasons 1 and 2 of the short-lived spin-off "Celebrity Rehab Presents Sober House" in 2009 and 2010.
More celebrity deaths:Richard Simmons' family speaks out on fitness icon's cause of death
Shellshock's band Crazy Town is best known for its 1999 hit "Butterfly," which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2001. The rap-rock group's debut album, 1999's "The Gift of Game," sold 1.6 million units.
The band broke up in 2003 after declining success in subsequent music projects.
Shellshock reformed Crazy Town in 2007 with co-founder Bret "Epic" Mazur, and they released an album in 2015. Mazur left the band in 2017, and Shellshock changed the group's name to Crazy Town X.
veryGood! (25)
Related
- Florida man’s US charges upgraded to killing his estranged wife in Spain
- A merchant vessel linked to Israel has been damaged in a drone attack off India’s west coast
- British home secretary under fire for making joke about date rape drug
- Why the Comparisons Between Beyoncé and Taylor Swift?
- Disease could kill most of the ‘ohi‘a forests on Hawaii’s Big Island within 20 years
- 3 New Jersey men to stand trial in airport garage shooting that killed 1 Philadelphia officer
- Premier League has its first female referee as Rebecca Welch handles Fulham-Burnley
- Beyoncé shocks fans at 'Renaissance' event in Brazil: 'I came because I love you so much'
- Louisiana mom arrested for making false kidnapping report after 'disagreement' with son
- Jrue and Lauren Holiday give money, and so much more, to Black businesses and nonprofits.
Ranking
- Ryan Reynolds Makes Dream Come True for 9-Year-Old Fan Battling Cancer
- Alabama woman with rare double uterus gives birth to twin girls — on 2 different days
- Minor earthquakes rattle Hawaii’s Big Island, Puget Sound area, with no damage reported
- Simone Biles Speaks Out Amid Criticism Over Jonathan Owens' Relationship Comments
- MVSU football player killed, driver injured in crash after police chase
- NFL denies Eagles security chief DiSandro’s appeal of fine, sideline ban, AP source says
- Georgia snags star running back Trevor Etienne from SEC rival through transfer portal
- Joseph Parker stuns Deontay Wilder, boxing world with one-sided victory
Recommendation
-
Tua Tagovailoa tackle: Dolphins QB laughs off taking knee to head vs. Rams on 'MNF'
-
New migrants face fear and loneliness. A town on the Great Plains has a storied support network
-
Motive sought for mass shooting at Prague university that left more than a dozen dead
-
Who cooks the most in your home? NPR readers weigh in
-
Mason Bates’ Met-bound opera ‘Kavalier & Clay’ based on Michael Chabon novel premieres in Indiana
-
CBS News poll: What are Americans' hopes and resolutions for 2024?
-
Israeli airstrikes in expanded offensive kill at least 90 and destroy 2 homes, officials say
-
New Jersey man wins $1 million in Powerball, one number off from claiming $535 million jackpot