“Chicago Fire” actress DuShon Monique Brown, who died in March at age 49, died of a blood infection, the Cook County, Illinois medical examiner’s office told TheWrap on Thursday.
According to the medical examiner, Brown’s immediate cause of death was sepsis, though the origin of the blood infection is unknown.
Hypertensive cardiovascular disease and obesity were also contributing factors in Brown’s death, the medical examiner’s office added.
Also Read: DuShon Monique Brown, 'Chicago Fire' Actress, Dies at 49
Brown died just after noon on Friday, March 23 at St. James Olympia Field Hospital in Chicago. TMZ, citing anonymous sources, reported that Brown had admitted herself to a Chicago hospital for tests after suffering chest pains earlier in the week.
“We are very sad to announce the untimely death of beloved Chicago actress DuShon Monique Brown,” Brown’s manager, Robert Schroeder, said at the time. “DuShon, most affectionately...
According to the medical examiner, Brown’s immediate cause of death was sepsis, though the origin of the blood infection is unknown.
Hypertensive cardiovascular disease and obesity were also contributing factors in Brown’s death, the medical examiner’s office added.
Also Read: DuShon Monique Brown, 'Chicago Fire' Actress, Dies at 49
Brown died just after noon on Friday, March 23 at St. James Olympia Field Hospital in Chicago. TMZ, citing anonymous sources, reported that Brown had admitted herself to a Chicago hospital for tests after suffering chest pains earlier in the week.
“We are very sad to announce the untimely death of beloved Chicago actress DuShon Monique Brown,” Brown’s manager, Robert Schroeder, said at the time. “DuShon, most affectionately...
- 5/31/2018
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Blake Heron’s cause of death has been revealed, five months after he was pronounced dead at his Los Angeles area home in September.
The 35-year-old former child actor, best known for his role as Marty Preston in 1996’s Shiloh, died of an accidental drug overdose due to the “effects of multiple drugs,” according to his death certificate obtained by Entertainment Tonight.
Heron, who had also previously battled heroin addiction and had completed rehab, reportedly overdosed on the opioid fentanyl and also had other medications in his system.
The Los Angeles County Coroner did not immediately respond to People’s request for comment.
The 35-year-old former child actor, best known for his role as Marty Preston in 1996’s Shiloh, died of an accidental drug overdose due to the “effects of multiple drugs,” according to his death certificate obtained by Entertainment Tonight.
Heron, who had also previously battled heroin addiction and had completed rehab, reportedly overdosed on the opioid fentanyl and also had other medications in his system.
The Los Angeles County Coroner did not immediately respond to People’s request for comment.
- 2/9/2018
- by Karen Mizoguchi
- PEOPLE.com
Blake Heron's death has been ruled an accidental overdose, E! News can confirm. The actor, whose film credits include 1996's Shiloh, died on September 8, 2017 at the age of 35. Heron's death certificate lists his cause of death as the "effects of multiple drugs," including the opioid fentanyl and other medications used to treat mood conditions, nerve pain and blood pressure. Paramedics were called to the scene of Heron's Los Angeles-area home last fall after his girlfriend reportedly discovered him unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The former child star had checked out of rehab just days before his fatal overdose. ...
- 2/8/2018
- E! Online
Blake Heron, the former child star who died in September at age 35, died from the effects of multiple drugs, according to the Los Angeles County coroner’s office. The coroner’s office listed the manner of Heron’s death as accidental. Heron was known for his portrayal of Marty Preston in the 1996 family movie “Shiloh.” Also Read: Blake Heron, 'Shiloh' Star, Dies at 35 The Blast reported that a drug in Heron’s system was fentanyl, on which the actor overdosed. Fentanyl, an opioid, contributed to the deaths of music legends Prince and Tom Petty. Heron, who was found dead in his Los Angeles area apartment...
- 2/7/2018
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
"Who do we know who can come through for us?" An official trailer has debuted for a funky little indie film titled A Thousand Junkies, set in Los Angeles following a drug junkie looking for his next fix. As much as that sounds like a film no one wants to see, the description is rather intriguing: it's a "'drug' movie with no drugs, and a 'road' movie that goes nowhere." From first-time director Tommy Swerdlow, the film stars Tj Bowen (who co-wrote the script) as Tj, one of the junkies going about his 9 to 5 life of searching for drugs. The cast includes Patricia Castelo Branco, Dinarte de Freitas, and Blake Heron. The Film Stage says the film "is not necessarily a morality tale, nor is it pure voyeurism. It's simply capturing a day in a life — or three, to be more specific." This reminds me a bit of Trainspotting, looks like a good time.
- 1/9/2018
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
The screenwriter behind such family fare as Cool Runnings, Little Giants, and Snow Dogs, Tommy Swerdlow spent nearly two decades addicted to heroin and methadone, and with any addiction also comes the unceasing search for the next fix. He’s now channeled these experiences for his directorial debut, A Thousand Junkies, and we’re pleased to premiere the trailer today courtesy of The Orchard. Starring alongside co-writer Tj Bowen and the late Blake Heron–both of whom Swerdlow met in AA–one can’t imagine a more authentic rendering of such a life-consuming addiction than what this pitch-black buddy comedy captures.
“The film embodies a statement made by Jerry Stahl, writer of Permanent Midnight: a good friend who is a junkie will do all of your drugs and then spend the day helping you look for them,” John Fink said in our Tribeca Film Festival review. “A Thousand Junkies...
“The film embodies a statement made by Jerry Stahl, writer of Permanent Midnight: a good friend who is a junkie will do all of your drugs and then spend the day helping you look for them,” John Fink said in our Tribeca Film Festival review. “A Thousand Junkies...
- 1/9/2018
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
[[tmz:video id="0_qtxo21o5"]] Blake Heron, the actor who played Marty Preston in the 1996 movie, "Shiloh," was found on his couch, unresponsive, and his girlfriend tearfully called 911 to try to save him. TMZ broke the story, Blake was found dead Friday morning ... of an apparent drug overdose. In the 911 call, you hear the girlfriend say Blake's jaw is clenched, which is a sign rigor mortis has set in. The dispatcher holds out hope and tells the girlfriend to get...
- 9/12/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Blake Heron has passed away at the age of 35. E! News can confirm that the actor, who rose to fame playing Marty Preston in 1996's Shiloh, was found dead inside his Los Angeles-area home on Friday morning. TMZ reports Heron's girlfriend contacted paramedics, who reportedly spent 40 minutes trying to revive him. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department tells us that a call came in around 7:05 a.m. regarding an unidentified man who was not breathing. Blake's rep confirmed his passing to multiple outlets. Heron checked out of rehab only days ago, according to the outlet, and was allegedly sick with the flu. TMZ reports that...
- 9/9/2017
- E! Online
Actor Blake Heron, best known for his role as Marty Preston in the 1996 film Shiloh, has died. He was 35. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner confirmed that Heron died Friday. He was found by a friend at his L.A.-area home and pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. The Sherman Oaks, CA, native made his film debut at age 13 in Disney’s Tom and Huck and TV series Reality Check. He went on to star in TV movie Trilogy of Terror II and also had a…...
- 9/8/2017
- Deadline TV
Actor Blake Heron, best known for his role as Marty Preston in the 1996 film Shiloh, has died. He was 35. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner confirmed that Heron died Friday. He was found by a friend at his L.A.-area home and pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. The Sherman Oaks, CA, native made his film debut at age 13 in Disney’s Tom and Huck and TV series Reality Check. He went on to star in TV movie Trilogy of Terror II and also had a…...
- 9/8/2017
- Deadline
Blake Heron, who played Marty Preston in 1996’s Shiloh, has died at the age of 35, his rep confirms to People.
The former actor’s girlfriend found him dead at his Los Angeles area home on Friday morning, law enforcement tells TMZ. He was reportedly pronounced dead at the scene, after paramedics failed to revive him.
TMZ reports that Heron had been sick over the last few days, but had also previously battled heroin addiction and had recently completed rehab.
However, the website notes that EMTs found no illegal drugs on the scene, only prescription flu medication. Sources tell the outlet...
The former actor’s girlfriend found him dead at his Los Angeles area home on Friday morning, law enforcement tells TMZ. He was reportedly pronounced dead at the scene, after paramedics failed to revive him.
TMZ reports that Heron had been sick over the last few days, but had also previously battled heroin addiction and had recently completed rehab.
However, the website notes that EMTs found no illegal drugs on the scene, only prescription flu medication. Sources tell the outlet...
- 9/8/2017
- by Mike Miller
- PEOPLE.com
Blake Heron, the former child actor best known for playing Marty Preston in the 1996 family movie “Shiloh,” has died, TheWrap has learned. He was 35.
Heron was found dead in his Los Angeles area apartment at around 7:50 a.m. PT on Friday, the Los Angeles coroner confirmed. There is no cause of death at this time, and the autopsy is pending.
A TMZ report stated that paramedics unsuccessfully tried to revive him for 40 minutes. The Sherman Oaks, California, native had battled heroin addiction for a number of years and openly talked about it.
Heron was found dead in his Los Angeles area apartment at around 7:50 a.m. PT on Friday, the Los Angeles coroner confirmed. There is no cause of death at this time, and the autopsy is pending.
A TMZ report stated that paramedics unsuccessfully tried to revive him for 40 minutes. The Sherman Oaks, California, native had battled heroin addiction for a number of years and openly talked about it.
- 9/8/2017
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
So sad. Blake Heron, the actor who played Marty Preston in the 1996 movie, 'Shiloh,' was found dead earlier today, Sept. 8, a shocking new report claims. Get all the heartbreaking details, here.
- 9/8/2017
- by Christopher Rogers
- HollywoodLife
9:07 Pm P.T. -- Cops say Heron died of an apparent illicit substance overdose...First responders attempted to revive the actor with Narcan, but life saving measures were ineffective. Blake Heron, the actor who played Marty Preston in the 1996 movie, "Shiloh," is dead ... TMZ has learned. Law enforcement tells TMZ, Heron's girlfriend went to his L.A. area home Friday morning and found him dead. Paramedics worked on Heron for 40 minutes trying to revive him,...
- 9/8/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Punctuated with banter about the best places to score, which gas station bathroom is the best for shooting up, which neighborhoods have cops roaming, where in downtown can one get a bag of coke on a tight budget, and from whom can they steal to score the next fix, Tommy Swerdlow’s pitch-black slice of life A Thousand Junkies is a bleak, yet engaging look at a day in the life of three junkie friends. Simultaneously absurd, playful, and horrific, Trainspotting this is not.
Told as a matter-of-fact buddy comedy, the film is inspired by the real-life struggles of its stars. Director Tommy Swerdlow and co-writer Tj Bowen, along with friend Blake Heron, play Tommy, Tj and Blake, respectively, three guys that met randomly. Tommy is a successful screenwriter who occasionally uses his contacts for “get well,” a term they use to score a fix so that they can function.
Told as a matter-of-fact buddy comedy, the film is inspired by the real-life struggles of its stars. Director Tommy Swerdlow and co-writer Tj Bowen, along with friend Blake Heron, play Tommy, Tj and Blake, respectively, three guys that met randomly. Tommy is a successful screenwriter who occasionally uses his contacts for “get well,” a term they use to score a fix so that they can function.
- 5/7/2017
- by John Fink
- The Film Stage
Recently, CBS served up the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Criminal Minds" episode 4 of season 11. The episode is entitled, "Outlaw," and it turns out that we're going to see some very interesting stuff go down as the Bau digs 6 years into the past when restaurant workers get killed, and more. In the new, 4th episode press release: Restaurant Workers Killed In A Las Vegas, N.M. Robbery/Homicide Has The Bau Revisiting A Cold Case To Find The Unsub, On "Criminal Minds," Wednesday, Oct. 21. Press release number 2: When three restaurant workers are killed in a robbery/homicide in Las Vegas, N.M., the Bau is going to look at a cold case that happened in the town six years ago for leads. Guest stars feature: Stephen Monroe Taylor (Lester Turner), Jesse Luken (William Duke Mason), Benito Martinez (Chief Raul Montoya), Grainger Hines (Brooks Tanner), Mauricio Mendoza (Oscar Acosta...
- 10/14/2015
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
A handsomely crafted boy-and-his-dog picture in the tradition of "Old Yeller" and "Lassie Come Home", "Shiloh" hits all the requisite emotional chords while adroitly veering clear of mushy sentimentality.
Serving as a solid directorial debut for Dale Rosenbloom, the low-key, family-oriented picture might drum up a little theatrical business, but "Shiloh" will ultimately have its day on video.
Adapted by Rosenbloom from the award-winning novel by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, the story is set in the microscopic town of Friendly, W.Va. While most folks live up to the municipal moniker, an exception to the rule is Judd Travers (Scott Wilson), a lonely hunter whose method of training his dogs is known to involve kicking, caging and general all-around abusiveness.
When his new beagle decides he has been smacked in the head with a rifle butt for the last time, he runs into the forest, where he meets up with young Marty Preston (Blake Heron), and the two strike up a fast friendship.
While Marty wants to keep the dog, who he has named Shiloh because he found him near the Shiloh Bridge, his stern, by-the-book dad (Michael Moriarty) insists he return the pooch to its owner. The wheels of moral dilemma are thus set in motion.
There's some terrific casting at work here. As the core family, Heron, Moriarty and Ann Dowd as Marty's mom make for a fully believable unit, warts and all. Wilson, meanwhile, as the abusive Travers, is far from the usual, cardboard-cutout big-screen villain. He invests his solitary character with a quiet pathos, and he lives his life by his own, personally justifiable moral code.
Rounding out the main cast, Rod Steiger puts in a warm, heartfelt performance as the country doctor, while Bonnie Bartlett plays his supportive wife.
In adapting the material, Rosenbloom has been careful to keep the characters fully dimensional. While a few carefully injected doses of levity would have helped prevent the story from hovering on the somber side, overall it's a job well done.
That extends to the technical side, highlighted by cinematographer Frank Byers' ("Twin Peaks") bright outdoor compositions and a satisfying background score composed by Joel (Jerry's son) Goldsmith.
SHILOH
Legacy Releasing
A Utopia Pictures, Carl Borack production
in association with Zeta Entertainment
Director-screenwriter Dale Rosenbloom
Producers Zane W. Levitt, Dale Rosenbloom
Executive producers Carl Borack, Mark Yellen
Based on the novel by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Director of photography Frank Byers
Production designer Amy Ancona
Editor Mark Westmore
Costume designer Charmain Schreiner
Music Joel Goldsmith
Casting Laura Schiff
Color/stereo
Cast:
Ray Preston Michael Moriarty
Doc Wallace Rod Steiger
Marty Preston Blake Heron
Judd Travers Scott Wilson
Mrs. Wallace Bonnie Bartlett
Louise Preston Ann Dowd
Running time -- 93 minutes
MPAA rating: PG...
Serving as a solid directorial debut for Dale Rosenbloom, the low-key, family-oriented picture might drum up a little theatrical business, but "Shiloh" will ultimately have its day on video.
Adapted by Rosenbloom from the award-winning novel by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, the story is set in the microscopic town of Friendly, W.Va. While most folks live up to the municipal moniker, an exception to the rule is Judd Travers (Scott Wilson), a lonely hunter whose method of training his dogs is known to involve kicking, caging and general all-around abusiveness.
When his new beagle decides he has been smacked in the head with a rifle butt for the last time, he runs into the forest, where he meets up with young Marty Preston (Blake Heron), and the two strike up a fast friendship.
While Marty wants to keep the dog, who he has named Shiloh because he found him near the Shiloh Bridge, his stern, by-the-book dad (Michael Moriarty) insists he return the pooch to its owner. The wheels of moral dilemma are thus set in motion.
There's some terrific casting at work here. As the core family, Heron, Moriarty and Ann Dowd as Marty's mom make for a fully believable unit, warts and all. Wilson, meanwhile, as the abusive Travers, is far from the usual, cardboard-cutout big-screen villain. He invests his solitary character with a quiet pathos, and he lives his life by his own, personally justifiable moral code.
Rounding out the main cast, Rod Steiger puts in a warm, heartfelt performance as the country doctor, while Bonnie Bartlett plays his supportive wife.
In adapting the material, Rosenbloom has been careful to keep the characters fully dimensional. While a few carefully injected doses of levity would have helped prevent the story from hovering on the somber side, overall it's a job well done.
That extends to the technical side, highlighted by cinematographer Frank Byers' ("Twin Peaks") bright outdoor compositions and a satisfying background score composed by Joel (Jerry's son) Goldsmith.
SHILOH
Legacy Releasing
A Utopia Pictures, Carl Borack production
in association with Zeta Entertainment
Director-screenwriter Dale Rosenbloom
Producers Zane W. Levitt, Dale Rosenbloom
Executive producers Carl Borack, Mark Yellen
Based on the novel by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Director of photography Frank Byers
Production designer Amy Ancona
Editor Mark Westmore
Costume designer Charmain Schreiner
Music Joel Goldsmith
Casting Laura Schiff
Color/stereo
Cast:
Ray Preston Michael Moriarty
Doc Wallace Rod Steiger
Marty Preston Blake Heron
Judd Travers Scott Wilson
Mrs. Wallace Bonnie Bartlett
Louise Preston Ann Dowd
Running time -- 93 minutes
MPAA rating: PG...
- 4/22/1997
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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