Blake Garrett, Child Actor in 'How to Eat Fried Worms,' Died Next To Drug Paraphernalia
TMZ • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Blake Garrett, known for his role in "How to Eat Fried Worms," was found unresponsive in a sober living house with drug paraphernalia nearby, according to his autopsy report obtained by TMZ.
- The Oklahoma Medical Examiner ruled Garrett's death an accidental overdose due to acute fentanyl toxicity, with no alcohol detected in his system.
- The autopsy revealed brain swelling and the presence of shingles lesions, which Garrett had been recently diagnosed with, as confirmed by his mother.
- Garrett's mother speculated he may have accidentally overdosed while managing shingles pain after maintaining three years of sobriety.
- Garrett earned a Young Artist Award for his role as Plug in the 2006 comedy "How to Eat Fried Worms."
