Dr. Dre's Son André Young Jr. Passes Away

André Romelle Young Jr., the 20-year-old son of record producer/rapper Dr. Dre, 43, passed away on Saturday, August 23rd at his Woodland Hills, Calif. home. André had been out Friday evening with friends and returned home at approximately 5:30 a.m. His mother went to check on him at 10:24 a.m., where she found him unresponsive and proceeded to call for paramedics. André was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy has been performed, but the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office is waiting on the results of toxicology reports before a cause of death can be determined. Foul play is not suspected. When contacted for a comment, Dr. Dre’s publicist released the following statement:

Dr. Dre is mourning the loss of his son André Young Jr. Please respect his family’s grief and privacy at this time.

Dr. Dre has four other children: sons Curtis, 26, Marcel, 17, and Truth, 11, as well as daughter Truly, 7.

Source: MTV; PEOPLE; Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Maui and Sons.

Comments

Oh how awful, my thoughts are with the family at such a terrible time.

- phoebe on August 26th, 2008

I saw this post on Perez Hilton this morning…I figured you would be posting about it shortly. Prayers are with Dr. Dre and his family during this difficult time.

- nicole on August 26th, 2008

I can not even imagine the heartache they are feeling at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with the Young Family.

- SCORPION2NV on August 26th, 2008

So young. Very sad. My thoughts are with his family.

- Lissette on August 26th, 2008

God Bless this man and his family during this time of grief. Dr. Dre portrayed a tough guy persona in public but behind it all he was a very devoted family man. Very, very sad indeed.

- Ella on August 26th, 2008

Oh my god. How tragic! Thoughts with Dr. Dre and his family throughout the coming days.

- Cait on August 26th, 2008

Very sad!! RIP

- Bren on August 26th, 2008

How terribly sad. I’ve met Dr Dre out at a lounge in the Valley and he was extremely kind and warm. He has a very gental presence, soft hand shake and does not at all give off that celebrity vibe. My prayers go out to him and his family.

- Morgan on August 26th, 2008

How devestating for them! My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

- Michelle on August 26th, 2008

I am so sorry to hear this. I have never heard of him but I read that he’s a great person. And I am so sorry that even at this horrible time this grieving family is being approached for a juicy statements. My prayers are with you.

- molly on August 26th, 2008

All my thoughts prayers are with that family.

- Stéph on August 26th, 2008

I don’t know him,but my prayers are with this family.He was so young!I can’t believe it!

- SARA on August 26th, 2008

My condolences and prayers to him and his family at this time.

- Jay on August 26th, 2008

That’s sad and tragic! First their infant daughter who had health issues which caused her early death, and now Dr. Dre’s oldest son.

It sort of reminds me of Anna Nicole’s son Daniel (who died when he was still 20) and Hunter Tylo’s son, all who died too young.

- Autumn on August 26th, 2008

I feel for his family at this difficult time. I hope they take the time to properly grieve and comfort each other. There are a lot of resources out there for children who have experienced a death in the family, but not so many for young adults like his first and third child. I lost my older brother (he was 34) in May, so unfortunately I somewhat understand what they are going through. I hope someday they find peace.

- Jen on August 26th, 2008

oh wow…what a shock.

I’m truely sorry and my thoughts are with them at this difficult time.

- ERICKA on August 26th, 2008

I’m truly sorry for Dre and his family at this time. I wish them the best and that people will give them the time to grieve in peace. Andre was so young …. and I had no idea that Dre was 43! I read on another site that the tox reports will be back in about 8 weeks.

- Bancie1031 on August 26th, 2008

i am so sorry to hear this… my prayers are with the family…

- amy on August 26th, 2008

I am truly sorry for the loss of their son. My prayers are with the family. So sad !

- dee on August 26th, 2008

It always deeply saddens me to hear the news of a parent losing a child. I cannot imagine the grief that they must be experiencing. It makes me want to hold my kids so close and never let go. My thoughts and prayers are with this family.

- HeatherR on August 26th, 2008

the funeral is on friday

- Louis on August 27th, 2008

How incredibly sad. I am so sorry for their loss.

- Hea on August 27th, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss i will be prayig for the family.R.I.P

- tanya on August 29th, 2008