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Tragedy Strikes as Dr. Dre's Son Dies

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(Aug. 26) - The 20-year-old son of rap legend Dr. Dre was found dead in his Woodland Hills, Calif., home on Saturday, according to the star's representative.

"Dr. Dre is mourning the loss of his son Andre Young Jr. Please respect his family's grief and privacy at this time," a statement from the Dre camp said on Tuesday.

Few details have emerged, but according to LA Weekly's blog, Andre Young Jr. was found dead on Saturday morning after returning home at 5:30 A.M. They cite Los Angeles County Coroner Assistant Chief Ed Winter, who said that Young's mother found him unresponsive in his bed at about 10 A.M. Paramedics responded to the scene, but were unable to revive him.

Winter says they are awaiting toxicology reports to determine the cause of death. An autopsy was conducted on Monday. Police said they did not suspect foul play.

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Ncnlibra78

11:38 AMSep 14 2008

to who ever you are that that said another dead black guy bfd you are extremely insensitive and i wonder if it was one of your white friends kid or your own you wouldn't have said that. But we see how ignorant you are all i can say to you is GOD BLESS YOU BECAUSE YOU GONE NEED IT

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hdz miriam

01:38 AMSep 06 2008

you guys should show a little respect

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Shannont9

12:28 AMSep 03 2008

WAIT UNTIL YOU KNOW THE FACTS before you open your mouths about somebodeys FAMILY members death

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Sneakypetehead1

11:37 AMSep 02 2008

black white lets get past it allready its a ******* double standard and probably allways will be maybe with obama we can get away from that shit and treat each others like humans and not like i got mine whats you got come together people and lets get along for christ sake get past this media shit who gives a **** were all people just stugglin along and trying to trust someone

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Tusekc4mapants

09:16 AMSep 02 2008

EVERYBODY!!!!!!!! LQQK IN THE MIRROR!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Bulloxfla

08:02 PMSep 02 2008

another dead black guy...............BFD

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Carswellobaby1

04:32 PMSep 01 2008

TO THE YOUNG FAMILY MAY GOD BLESS YOU AT A TIME LIKE THIS AND REMEMBER THAT HE IS NOW IN A BETER PLACE .GOD HAS HIS PURPOSE FOR HIM KEEP THE FAITHAND IM PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. CARSWELLO

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Conniescloset13

12:27 PMSep 01 2008

May you and your family some how find peace during this horrible time your lifes.

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Blanch1229

11:54 AMSep 01 2008

My 17 year old son almost died when he overdosed on DXM. A friend of his died in his sleep with bronchitis, taking prescription meds, another one died while writing graffiti on a train overpass & was hit. His childhood girlfirend was 10 when hit & killed while walking, by a drunk driver. My daughters friend was 28 when killed by stabbing trying to stop a woman being beaten by some thug. He had a 2 year old. The last guy was black, & a great guy, all the others were white. Color has nothing to do with the fact that you need to appreciate every day you have with your kids, because you never know when it will be the last.

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locard

03:09 PMAug 31 2008

God be with you and Family. How ever He died . Your son is in a better place. Be strong. Never give up on God.

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