Dr. Dre’s Son André Young Jr. Passes Away
André Romelle Young Jr., the 20-year-old son of record producer/rapper Dr. Dre, 43, passed away on Saturday, August 23rd at his Woodland Hills, Calif. home. André had been out Friday evening with friends and returned home at approximately 5:30 a.m. His mother went to check on him at 10:24 a.m., where she found him unresponsive and proceeded to call for paramedics. André was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy has been performed, but the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office is waiting on the results of toxicology reports before a cause of death can be determined. Foul play is not suspected. When contacted for a comment, Dr. Dre’s publicist released the following statement:
Dr. Dre is mourning the loss of his son André Young Jr. Please respect his family’s grief and privacy at this time.
Dr. Dre has four other children: sons Curtis, 26, Marcel, 17, and Truth, 11, as well as daughter Truly, 7.
Source: MTV; PEOPLE; Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Maui and Sons.
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August 26th, 2008 at 11:42 am
Oh how awful, my thoughts are with the family at such a terrible time.
August 26th, 2008 at 11:49 am
I saw this post on Perez Hilton this morning…I figured you would be posting about it shortly. Prayers are with Dr. Dre and his family during this difficult time.
August 26th, 2008 at 11:52 am
I can not even imagine the heartache they are feeling at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with the Young Family.
August 26th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
So young. Very sad. My thoughts are with his family.
August 26th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
God Bless this man and his family during this time of grief. Dr. Dre portrayed a tough guy persona in public but behind it all he was a very devoted family man. Very, very sad indeed.
August 26th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
Oh my god. How tragic! Thoughts with Dr. Dre and his family throughout the coming days.
August 26th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Very sad!! RIP
August 26th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
How terribly sad. I’ve met Dr Dre out at a lounge in the Valley and he was extremely kind and warm. He has a very gental presence, soft hand shake and does not at all give off that celebrity vibe. My prayers go out to him and his family.
August 26th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
How devestating for them! My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
August 26th, 2008 at 12:41 pm
I am so sorry to hear this. I have never heard of him but I read that he’s a great person. And I am so sorry that even at this horrible time this grieving family is being approached for a juicy statements. My prayers are with you.
August 26th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
All my thoughts prayers are with that family.
August 26th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
I don’t know him,but my prayers are with this family.He was so young!I can’t believe it!
August 26th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
My condolences and prayers to him and his family at this time.
August 26th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
That’s sad and tragic! First their infant daughter who had health issues which caused her early death, and now Dr. Dre’s oldest son.
It sort of reminds me of Anna Nicole’s son Daniel (who died when he was still 20) and Hunter Tylo’s son, all who died too young.
August 26th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
I feel for his family at this difficult time. I hope they take the time to properly grieve and comfort each other. There are a lot of resources out there for children who have experienced a death in the family, but not so many for young adults like his first and third child. I lost my older brother (he was 34) in May, so unfortunately I somewhat understand what they are going through. I hope someday they find peace.
August 26th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
oh wow…what a shock.
I’m truely sorry and my thoughts are with them at this difficult time.
August 26th, 2008 at 4:05 pm
I’m truly sorry for Dre and his family at this time. I wish them the best and that people will give them the time to grieve in peace. Andre was so young …. and I had no idea that Dre was 43! I read on another site that the tox reports will be back in about 8 weeks.
August 26th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
i am so sorry to hear this… my prayers are with the family…
August 26th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
I am truly sorry for the loss of their son. My prayers are with the family. So sad !
August 26th, 2008 at 10:42 pm
It always deeply saddens me to hear the news of a parent losing a child. I cannot imagine the grief that they must be experiencing. It makes me want to hold my kids so close and never let go. My thoughts and prayers are with this family.
August 27th, 2008 at 2:39 am
the funeral is on friday
August 27th, 2008 at 4:12 am
How incredibly sad. I am so sorry for their loss.
August 29th, 2008 at 11:48 am
I am so sorry for your loss i will be prayig for the family.R.I.P