Brandon Clarke, a former NBA player for the Memphis Grizzlies, died at 29 from an accidental overdose of heroin and cocaine on May 11, 2025, in his San Fernando Valley home. Medical personnel found him unresponsive, and drug paraphernalia was discovered nearby. Clarke, who played seven seasons with the Grizzlies averaging 10.2 points and 5.5 rebounds per game, had faced legal issues shortly before his death due to drug possession. His fiancée remembered him as a kind-hearted person, expressing deep sorrow over his loss.