Former “Road Rules” star Danny Dias died of complications from chronic substance abuse, and the lacerations found on his forearm had nothing to do with his death … TMZ has learned. The Chief Medical Examiner in NYC tells us Danny…
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Danny Dias Death: New, Tragic Details Emerge
We have an update on the unfortunate death of Danny Dias.
As previously reported, the former Road Rules cast member was found dead in his Brooklyn apartment on Monday.
He was only 34 years old.
When this sad news first broke yesterday, very little was known about the circumstances surrounding Dias’ death, although those close to the situation believed the passing was drug-related.
Here’s why:
Friends of the ex-reality star say that Dias took hallucinogens (presumed to have been LSD and mushrooms) over the weekend and then started to panic.
He locked himself in his bedroom as a result.
This same acquaintances tried to urge Dias to come out, but after he continually refused to do so, they left the residence.
They thought Danny simply wanted to be left alone in order to ride out this bad reaction to whatever substance he had taken.
But then two days passed without anyone having head from Dias; therefore, his friends called the police, who eventually entered Danny’s apartment and found his corpse.
Such sad stuff.
According to the latest information, per TMZ and Us Weekly, Dias was found with two vertical lacerations on his forearm.
Authorities are therefore treating the death as a suicide.
The New York Police Department also says that drugs were found at the scene.
“Police discovered a 34-year-old male unconscious and unresponsive,” officials told Us Weekly on Thursday morning, adding:
“The EMS responded and pronounced the male deceased at the scene. No criminality suspected at this time. The Medical Examiner is going to determine the cause of death.
“There are no arrests and the investigation is ongoing.”
The Linden, New Jersey, native starred on season 13 of Road Rules in 2004 and MTV released the following statement in the wake of his passing:
“We are saddened by the news of Danny Dias’ passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.
“Our thoughts are with the Dias family during this difficult time. Danny was a beloved member of the ‘Road Rules’ community.”
Dias majored in music education from 2001 to 2003 at the Westminster Choir College of Rider University in Princeton.
Sources say he actually left the school in his home state after receiving a call from MTV about his Road Rules audition tape.
He then landed a role on the series and turned into a fan favorite, returning after his season was finished to appear on MTV’s The Gauntlet.
He’s the third former MTV reality star to pass away this year:
– Just last month, ex-Rob & Big cast member Christopher “Big” Boykin died.
– Prior to that, former Newport Beach star Clay Adler shot himself in the head.
We send our condolences to the family of Danny Dias and to all the reality stars who left this planet too soon.
May they all rest in peace.
We’ll update this story with more information if or when more news breaks.
For now, we join everyone who knew Dias in expressing our sympathy and in shaking our heads. This sounds like a tragic situation all around.
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Danny Dias Dies; MTV Reality Star Was 33
Danny Dias, the reality star best known for his appearance on season 13 of MTV’s Road Rules, has passed away at the age of 33.
There’s been no official word on Dias’ cause of death, but sources close to the situation say that his passing appears to have been drug related.
According to police reports, Dias was found dead in his Brooklyn apartment Monday morning, following a bizarre incident over the weekend.
Friends of the reality star say that he took hallucinogens – believed to be LSD and mushrooms – began to panic, and locked himself in his bedroom, ignoring friends’ pleas for him to emerge.
His friends left the apartment, assuming Dias simply wanted to be left alone after suffering a bad reaction to the drugs.
After nearly two days passed and there was still no word from Dias, the friends called police, who found Dias’ lifeless body in bed.
Drug overdoses caused by hallucinogens are virtually unheard of, so it’s believed that Dias either consumed a third substance his friends weren’t aware of, or engaged in some sort of fatal self-harm while under the influence.
The NYPD has reportedly launched a full investigation, but it may be weeks before we have any definitive answers.
After appearing on Road Rules in 2004, Dias returned to MTV for a season of The Gauntlet.
The Linden, New Jersey native quickly became a fan favorite on both series and befriended fellow cast mates Derrick Kosinski, Jodi Weatherton and Patrick Maloney
A Dias attended the Westminster Choir College of Rider University in Princeton, New Jersey, where he majored in music education from 2001 to 2003.
He reportedly left college after receiving a call from MTV about his Road Rules audition tape.
Sadly, Dias is just the latest early 2000s MTV talent that we’ve lost prematurely in recent months.
In April, former Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County star Clay Adler committed suicide.
Prior to that Rob & Big star Christopher Boykin passed away at the age of 45.
Fans have already taken to social media to express their condolences to Dias’ family and mourn a life taken far too soon.
We’ll have further updates on this developing story ad more information becomes available.
Our thoughts go out to Dias’ family and friends during this tremendously difficult time.
Danny Dias From MTV"s "Road Rules" Dead from Possible Drug Overdose
Danny Dias, who starred in season 13 of MTV’s ‘Road Rules,’ has died and it appears drugs were involved … TMZ has learned. We’re told Dias was at his Brooklyn apartment Saturday with a friend. Law enforcement sources say the friend told them he…
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