Jackson Odell: Goldbergs star, 20, 'had history of heroin use but last test was clean'
JACKSON ODELL, who famously starred in The Goldbergs, had a history of heroin use but the last test before his death came back clean, according to reports.
TMZ claim the actor, who died at the age of 20, “had a history of heroin use but was clean when he last underwent a drug test”.
They previously reported he was found “unresponsive in a sober living home” on Friday.
The publication claimed the actor had been living at the facility for three weeks prior to his death.
Law enforcement sources told the website there were “no drugs of drug paraphernalia found when his body was discovered”.
No foul play is suspected, the report claims, saying autopsy and toxicology test is underway to determine the cause of death.
Jackson will always be a shining light and a brilliant, loving and talented soul
Express.co.uk has contacted a representative for Jackson asking for comment.
On Friday, Jackson’s family released a statement regarding his tragic passing.
“The Odell family has lost our beloved son and brother, Jackson Odell,” the statement read.
“He will always be a shining light and a brilliant, loving and talented soul.
“He had so much more to share. Our family will always carry that truth forward.
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“Our wish is that the rest of the world does as well,” they added. “We are now going to try to make sense of our immeasurable loss privately.”
Jackson first shot to fame at the age of 12 when he landed roles in several big US shows.
He is best known for playing Ari Caldwell in sitcom The Goldbergs.
The youngster also appeared in the likes of iCarly, Arrested Development and Modern Family.
His last TV appearance came in 2016 when he played Millennial 6 in Astrid Clover.
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Jackson was also a talented musician and contributed to a number of movie soundtrack.
He penned several song for 2018 movie Forever Your Girl and previously opened up about the romantic music.
Describing it as an “amazing experience” in an interview in January, he said his contributions were his “best work”.
“Writing from a place of truth is a really big deal for me — whether it’s about relationships, or whether it’s about redemption or catharsis or whatever it is,” he said. “It’s not really about the subject, as it is about the progress and the experience, and the process that someone goes through without love.
“I draw inspiration from truth wherever that may lie.”
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