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Blake Garrett, Child Actor in 'How to Eat Fried Worms,' Cause of Death Revealed
TMZ • • general
Key Points:
- Blake Garrett, known for his role in "How to Eat Fried Worms," died at age 33 from an accidental fentanyl overdose, according to the Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
- He passed away at a sober living house in Tulsa, with acute fentanyl toxicity listed as the cause of death.
- Garrett's mother revealed he had recently been diagnosed with shingles and may have accidentally overdosed while managing pain after three years of sobriety.
- Garrett began acting at a young age, performing in local productions and touring with "Barney's Colorful World" before landing his breakout role in 2006.
- His performance in "How to Eat Fried Worms" earned him a Young Artist Award for Best Young Ensemble Cast.
