‘The X-Life’ Reality Star Denise Russo Died From Accidental Fentanyl Overdose, Medical Examiner Says
Reality TV star Denise Russo’s cause of death has been confirmed by the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office as an accidental overdose of methamphetamine and fentanyl.
Her death was first revealed on March 10 by the same office through a press release. It stated that Russo, who once starred on the show The X-Life, was found “unresponsive on the floor while at a friend’s home” on March 5. 911 was immediately called and when first responders arrived they attempted to revive her through “aggressive attempts at resuscitation” but were unsuccessful. It also noted that “drug paraphernalia was located on scene.”
She was reportedly homeless at the time and was living in her car.
Russo’s former cast member Susie Stenberg recalled Russo as a loyal and caring person. She posted a tribute on her Instagram story to Russo writing, “More loyal than most! I’ll miss you sweet friend Rip.
Her death was first revealed on March 10 by the same office through a press release. It stated that Russo, who once starred on the show The X-Life, was found “unresponsive on the floor while at a friend’s home” on March 5. 911 was immediately called and when first responders arrived they attempted to revive her through “aggressive attempts at resuscitation” but were unsuccessful. It also noted that “drug paraphernalia was located on scene.”
She was reportedly homeless at the time and was living in her car.
Russo’s former cast member Susie Stenberg recalled Russo as a loyal and caring person. She posted a tribute on her Instagram story to Russo writing, “More loyal than most! I’ll miss you sweet friend Rip.
- 7/22/2023
- by Nina Hauswirth
- Uinterview
The San Diego County Medical Examiner has ruled that reality star Denise Russo died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl and methamphetamine.
She was 44 at the time of death. The X-Life ran for one season and chronicled three extreme athletes and their wives as they juggled competitions with their famous careers. Russo was dating professional skateboarder Pierre-Luc Gagnon at the time. They had a son together but had broken up at the time of her death.
She died at a friend’s apartment in San Diego, but was homeless and living in her car at the time.
Before her death, Russo participated in a “cover girl search” for Inked Magazine (she placed sixth in an early round). In a questionnaire for the contest, Russo, asked what she would do with the $25,000 grand prize, indicated she would use the money to “reconnect” with her eight-year-old son.
“I would use the money...
She was 44 at the time of death. The X-Life ran for one season and chronicled three extreme athletes and their wives as they juggled competitions with their famous careers. Russo was dating professional skateboarder Pierre-Luc Gagnon at the time. They had a son together but had broken up at the time of her death.
She died at a friend’s apartment in San Diego, but was homeless and living in her car at the time.
Before her death, Russo participated in a “cover girl search” for Inked Magazine (she placed sixth in an early round). In a questionnaire for the contest, Russo, asked what she would do with the $25,000 grand prize, indicated she would use the money to “reconnect” with her eight-year-old son.
“I would use the money...
- 7/15/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Kristin Bjorklund, a longtime member of the Family Feud game show producing team, died in Phoenix, Arizona, on March 5 of sepsis after undergoing a kidney transplant. She was 67.
Here death was announced by her friend Diane Hamilton.
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Starting as a production assistant when Richard Dawson hosted, Bjorklund had risen to co-executive producer by the Steve Harvey era. She also worked on the show when Ray Combs and Louie Anderson hosted.
Born in Mineola, New York on July 8, 1955, Bjorklund began her career at game show producer Goodson-Todman Productions after graduating from Dartmouth. She started working for Family Feud in 1982, first as a production assistant for the main show and its spinoff All-Star Family Feud,...
Here death was announced by her friend Diane Hamilton.
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Starting as a production assistant when Richard Dawson hosted, Bjorklund had risen to co-executive producer by the Steve Harvey era. She also worked on the show when Ray Combs and Louie Anderson hosted.
Born in Mineola, New York on July 8, 1955, Bjorklund began her career at game show producer Goodson-Todman Productions after graduating from Dartmouth. She started working for Family Feud in 1982, first as a production assistant for the main show and its spinoff All-Star Family Feud,...
- 3/10/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Denise Russo, who appeared in the VH1 single-season reality series The X-Life in 2011, died March 5 at the apartment of a friend in San Diego. She was 44.
Her death was confirmed by Deadline with the San Diego Medical Examiner. An investigation on the cause of death is pending.
According to the Examiner’s report, Russo was found on the afternoon of March 5 unresponsive on the floor while at a friend’s home in San Diego. Emergency crews were called and first responders arrived at the location, but despite “aggressive attempts at resuscitation,” her death was pronounced. Drug paraphernalia was located on scene.
At the time of her reality show stint, Russo was dating professional skateboarder Pierre-Luc Gagnon. The show followed the lives of extreme sports athletes and their wives.
Russo recently participated in a “cover girl search” for Inked Magazine...
Her death was confirmed by Deadline with the San Diego Medical Examiner. An investigation on the cause of death is pending.
According to the Examiner’s report, Russo was found on the afternoon of March 5 unresponsive on the floor while at a friend’s home in San Diego. Emergency crews were called and first responders arrived at the location, but despite “aggressive attempts at resuscitation,” her death was pronounced. Drug paraphernalia was located on scene.
At the time of her reality show stint, Russo was dating professional skateboarder Pierre-Luc Gagnon. The show followed the lives of extreme sports athletes and their wives.
Russo recently participated in a “cover girl search” for Inked Magazine...
- 3/10/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
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