‘The X-Life’ Reality Star Denise Russo Died From Accidental Fentanyl Overdose, Medical Examiner Says
Reality TV star Denise Russo’s cause of death has been confirmed by the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office as an accidental overdose of methamphetamine and fentanyl.
Her death was first revealed on March 10 by the same office through a press release. It stated that Russo, who once starred on the show The X-Life, was found “unresponsive on the floor while at a friend’s home” on March 5. 911 was immediately called and when first responders arrived they attempted to revive her through “aggressive attempts at resuscitation” but were unsuccessful. It also noted that “drug paraphernalia was located on scene.”
She was reportedly homeless at the time and was living in her car.
Russo’s former cast member Susie Stenberg recalled Russo as a loyal and caring person. She posted a tribute on her Instagram story to Russo writing, “More loyal than most! I’ll miss you sweet friend Rip.
Her death was first revealed on March 10 by the same office through a press release. It stated that Russo, who once starred on the show The X-Life, was found “unresponsive on the floor while at a friend’s home” on March 5. 911 was immediately called and when first responders arrived they attempted to revive her through “aggressive attempts at resuscitation” but were unsuccessful. It also noted that “drug paraphernalia was located on scene.”
She was reportedly homeless at the time and was living in her car.
Russo’s former cast member Susie Stenberg recalled Russo as a loyal and caring person. She posted a tribute on her Instagram story to Russo writing, “More loyal than most! I’ll miss you sweet friend Rip.
- 7/22/2023
- by Nina Hauswirth
- Uinterview
Filed under: TV News
If all goes according to plan, meet your new fictional vice president, Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
According to Deadline Hollywood, Louis-Dreyfus will officially headline HBO's pilot for 'Veep,' a half-hour comedy about Selina Meyer, the new vice president. The 'New Adventures of Old Christine' actress will serve as a producer. HBO plus Julia Louis-Dreyfus sure sounds like a winning formula to us!
In other TV news ...
o. VH1 is adding more wives to its reality slate. The network has ordered 10 episodes of 'The X Life,' a reality series that follows skater Pierre Luc Gagnon and his girlfriend Denise Russo, BMXer Cory Nastazio and his girlfriend Nicole Panattoni and FMXer Jeremy Stenburg and his wife Susie. [Hollywood Reporter]
o. 'Facts of Life' star Mindy Cohn is heading to ABC Family. Cohn has been tapped to play Cecelia, the mom of one of the four leads in Brenda Hampton's new untitled drama project.
If all goes according to plan, meet your new fictional vice president, Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
According to Deadline Hollywood, Louis-Dreyfus will officially headline HBO's pilot for 'Veep,' a half-hour comedy about Selina Meyer, the new vice president. The 'New Adventures of Old Christine' actress will serve as a producer. HBO plus Julia Louis-Dreyfus sure sounds like a winning formula to us!
In other TV news ...
o. VH1 is adding more wives to its reality slate. The network has ordered 10 episodes of 'The X Life,' a reality series that follows skater Pierre Luc Gagnon and his girlfriend Denise Russo, BMXer Cory Nastazio and his girlfriend Nicole Panattoni and FMXer Jeremy Stenburg and his wife Susie. [Hollywood Reporter]
o. 'Facts of Life' star Mindy Cohn is heading to ABC Family. Cohn has been tapped to play Cecelia, the mom of one of the four leads in Brenda Hampton's new untitled drama project.
- 11/22/2010
- by Chris Harnick
- Aol TV.
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