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The Los Angeles County coroner’s office performed an autopsy Monday on Disney star Cameron Boyce, but has delayed releasing an official cause of death pending additional tests. Boyce, 20, was found unresponsive Saturday afternoon at his home in North Hollywood. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 2:35 p.m.…

UPDATED with cause of death: The Los Angeles County coroner’s office has released its findings after completing an autopsy Monday on slain rapper Nipsey Hussle. The report said Hussle, real name Ermias Asghedom, died from gunshot wounds to his head and torso. His death was ruled a homicide. EARLIER: Rapper Nipsey…

The Young and the Restless actor Kristoff St. John died from heart disease, and alcohol was a contributing factor, the Los Angeles County coroner’s office said Tuesday. The coroner’s report listed the star’s official cause of death as "hypertrophic heart disease" — a condition that thickens the heart muscle and can…

The wife and daughter of rocker Tom Petty said today that they hope revelations that he died of a drug overdose will spark further discussion on the country’s opioid crisis. Petty’s death in October at age 66 shocked the world, as he had just completed a major tour, including prominent dates at the Hollywood Bowl…