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Blake Garrett's Tragic Fentanyl Death | Birmingham News
Former child star Blake Garrett, known for his role as Plug in “How to Eat Fried Worms,” died unexpectedly at age 27 from acute fentanyl toxicity, according to Oklahoma’s medical examiner. Living sober for three years in a recovery facility, his mother suggested he may have been self-medicating for shingles pain. Once a touring star in “Barney’s Colorful World,” Garrett chose to step away from acting to embrace a normal childhood — a path that ultimately ended in tragedy, underscoring the hidden struggles behind the spotlight. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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