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Rapper, Snowboarder Mac Miller Dead At 26

Pittsburgh rapper Mac Miller - who struggled with fame and addiction - died on Friday at his home in the San Fernando Valley, California. He was 26 years old.

It's hard not to draw parallels between Miller's story and the conversation about addiction and mental health that millions of people worldwide battle with daily.

Miller snowboarded Park City, UT to film for his MTV show 'Most Dope'

"I'd rather be the corny white rapper than the drugged-out mess who can't even get out of his house. Overdosing is just not cool. You don't go down in history because you overdose. You just die," Miller said In a documentary film.

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"He was a bright light in this world for his family, friends, and fans," said his family in a statement, adding that there was “no further details as to the cause of his death at this time.”

If you or someone you know may be suffering from addiction or mental illness, please, contact the SAMHSA national helpline and get more information at: thetruth.com

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