Dr. Dre's son found dead
Andre Young Jr., the son of rap mogul Dr. Dre (real name Andre Young Sr.), was found dad at his home in Woodland Hills, CA, Saturday (8/23), according to published reports. He was 20.
Young reportedly was out with friends the evening prior to his death and returned home around 5:30 a.m.; his mother found him unresponsive in his bedroom at around 10 a.m. and called 911
The cause of death is pending completion of a toxicology report, according to the Los Angeles Times.
A spokesperson for Dre issued the following statement: "Dr. Dre is mourning the loss of his son Andre Young Jr. Please respect his family's grief and privacy at this time."
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