True Life star Charlie Balducci’s death was ruled as a drug overdose caused by ‘acute intoxication’ … six months after he failed to respond at his New York home
- Balducci, best known for his appearances on the American docuseries True Life, was found in bed in July by paramedics called to his property on Staten Island.
- The New York City Medical Examiner’s office has since confirmed that his death was caused by acute intoxication from a cocktail of prescription drugs
- Oxycodone, Hydrocodone and Alprazolam, an anti-anxiety drug commonly known as Xanax, were in his system at the time of his death
- The reality star had been married to his wife Sabrina for more than a decade, although they were divorced at the time of his death. The couple had two sons
The death of MTV star Charlie Balducci has been identified as a drug overdose six months after he failed to respond at his home in New York.
Balducci, best known for his appearances on the American docuseries True Life, was found in bed in July by paramedics called to his property on Staten Island. The 44-year-old was pronounced dead on the spot.
The New York City Medical Examiner’s office has since confirmed that his death was caused by “ acute intoxication ” from a cocktail of prescription drugs, TMZ reports.
Tragic: MTV star Charlie Balducci’s death has been identified as a drug overdose six months after he failed to respond at his New York home
Obviously, Balducci’s had traces of Oxycodone, and Hydrocodone, both addictive opioid painkillers, and Alprazolam, an anti-anxiety drug commonly known as Xanax, were in his system at the time of his death.
His death has been considered an accident.
The reality star had been married to his wife Sabrina for more than a decade, although they were divorced at the time of his death. The couple shared two sons, Louis, 19, and CJ, 17.
Old Times: The reality star was married to his wife Sabrina for over a decade, although they were divorced at the time of his death. The couple shared two sons, Louis, 19, and CJ, 17
Balducci’s mother previously told TMZ his death was unexpected as he showed no signs of illness, with his last words to her about how happy he was with his teenage sons.
MTV fans may remember Charlie best from the 2002 episode I’m Getting Married of the True Life docuseries, in which he was in a powerhouse-laden frenzy against his limo driver, who was two hours late to pick him up. to pick up for his wedding.
MTV had followed Charlie and Sabrina for four months before documenting his breakdown waiting for the driver to come.
Legendary: MTV fans may remember Charlie best from the 2002 episode I’m Getting Married of the True Life docuseries, in which he went on a powerhouse raid for his limo driver.
In addition to his MTV fame, Charlie was an actor and founder of the nonprofit organization the NYC Arts Cypher, a youth-focused program that promotes positive values through arts and entertainment programs.
“Charles Balducci is proud to be a Staten Islander,” reads his biography on NYC Arts Cypher’s website.
“Born in NYC but raised on Island Charles Balducci pioneered the arts and entertainment movement to establish Staten Island as a player in the arts and entertainment industry.”