Ben Bader’s cause of death has been revealed in newly released autopsy and toxicology reports.
According to the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner’s Office, the Miami-based influencer died from coronary atherosclerosis resulting from arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. His manner of death was classified as natural, the office confirmed to Us Weekly on Friday, November 21.
his 25-year-old male died from coronary atherosclerosis due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease,” the autopsy report obtained by Us Weekly stated. “No significant trauma was identified on the body during the postmortem examination. Toxicologic testing was negative for acute drug toxicity. Codeine was detected in the urine, but not in the blood, which suggests recent use however, it does not appear that codeine caused or contributed to the death in any way. The manner of death is natural.”
The report continued, “Because genetic factors were likely involved in the development of arteriosclerosis in such a young adult, family members of the deceased are encouraged to seek follow-up care through their primary physician.”
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Coronary atherosclerosis also known as coronary artery disease (CAD) occurs when plaque made up of fats, cholesterol, and other substances builds up along the walls of the heart’s arteries, according to Mayo Clinic. This buildup can restrict blood flow, and in some cases, the plaque may rupture, leading to a blood clot.
Bader died on October 23 at just 25 years old.
At the time, Bader’s girlfriend, Reem, described his death as “extremely sudden.”
On October 28, a spokesperson for the Jupiter Police Department in Florida confirmed to Us Weekly that Bader was found “unresponsive” by neighbors in the clubhouse of his residential complex.
Fellow residents attempted to save his life before authorities arrived. Bader was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
“On Thursday, October 23, the Jupiter Police Department responded to a report of an unresponsive male inside the clubhouse at the Admiral’s Cove community in Jupiter, Florida,” the police spokesperson said.
“The individual was identified as Mr. Ben Bader, a resident of the community. He was discovered by fellow residents and appeared not to be breathing,” the statement continued.
