Mac Miller (born Malcolm McCormick), according to various reports, is dead as a result of an apparent drug overdose. He was 26.
TMZ, who broke the story late Friday afternoon, has learned through law enforcement sources that Miller was found unresponsive at his San Fernando Valley home. He was pronounced dead on the scene.
Fresh off the release of his latest album, Swimming, Miller sat down earlier this month with Vulture‘s Craig Jenkins about his battle with depression.
“My brother was as happy as I’ve ever seen him. Whatever lead to this was not cuz he was in a dark place,” producer E.Dan of ID Labs tweeted following the news of Miller’s passing. E.Dan first worked with the Pittsburgh-born Miller on his 2010 mixtape K.I.D.S.
We will update this story as more information becomes available.
Related: Read Donna-Claire Chesman’s latest piece, “Thank You, Mac Miller.”
I dont know what to say Mac Miller took me on my second tour ever. But beyond helping me launch my career he was one of the sweetest guys I ever knew. Great man. I loved him for real. Im completely broken. God bless him.
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) September 7, 2018
Long Live Mac Miller, Rest In Peace We Love You
— Jaden (@jaden) September 7, 2018
He was a real good dude. He supported my🎵. More than many cats here in my own city. He would invite me over 2 jam. But, my social anxiety (as of late..) azz never went. But, we’d text often. I’ve played on 2 LP’s of his. Was almost on that Tour. Me & D.R.A.M.
R.I.P. @MacMiller pic.twitter.com/QE8Jhrag8b
— FunK (@DaMFunK) September 7, 2018
Top 5 worst days of my life.
— CHUCK INGLISH said it. (@Chuckisdope) September 7, 2018
Unbelievable. Mac was that kid brother that Drove you nuts but you loved him at the same time. Will miss his energy, enthusiasm, and the 5am phone calls / texts waking me up w his crazy music ideas. 😞
— Just Blaze (@JustBlaze) September 7, 2018
heartbroken rn. we love you mac. sending my love up.
— black (@6LACK) September 7, 2018
one of the most kindest human beings i knew, i truly can’t believe this shit right now. a true artist and true friend. may you rest in peace Mac, will miss you and your music very very much
— Aminé (@heyamine) September 7, 2018
God fucking dammit. You were such an incredible person. You changed so many lives. Had so much love in your heart. You inspired me throughout highschool, and I wouldn't be where I was today without you. Never a more kind and sincere and beautiful person. I fucking love you mac.
— Post Malone (@PostMalone) September 7, 2018
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so sad. mac miller was a great dude. when i began my career he went out of his way to talk to me on the phone and give me advice. an amazing artist and human being
— Dave (@lildickytweets) September 7, 2018