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Cause of death for ‘Bones’ actor Heath Freeman revealed

The cause of death for Heath Freeman, Bones and Raising the Bar actor, has been revealed just months after his passing in November of 2021.

Just months after Heath Freeman passed away in Nov. of 2021, a Travis County medical examiner report revealed his cause of death. Freeman’s passing is listed as an accidental death due to an overdose of “multiple opioids and narcotics,” as reported by TMZ.

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Freeman was found in his home in Austin, Texas, and pronounced dead at the scene. TMZ also states that the medical examiner’s report shows hydrocodone, fentanyl, and cocaine, among other drugs, were found in his system at the time of his passing.

An actor since 2001, Freeman got his start in an episode of the medical drama ER and the film The Painting. He was best known for his BonesNCIS, and Raising the Bar roles as Howard Epps, Benjamin Frank, and Gavin Dillon, respectively. 

He was also a family man who shared a love of those around him, yoga, gardening, and a deep appreciation for life. Tributes for Freeman continue to be shared on social media by friends and loved ones.

In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter that confirmed his death, Freeman’s team said they were devastated at losing their “beloved Heath Freeman.”

“A brilliant human being with an intense and soulful spirit, he leaves us with an indelible imprint in our hearts. His life was filled with deep loyalty, affection, and generosity towards his family and friends, and an extraordinary zest for life.”

Freeman was 41 at the time of his passing.


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Ashley Marie is a staff writer, beat leader, Disney fanatic, and Yellowstone expert. When she's not filling her friends in on all the entertainment news they can handle, she's drinking her go-to Starbucks order — a caramel macchiato, thank you — and wishing she was at Disney World or spending time at the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch. With a focus on positivity and kindness in journalism, Ashley has been writing for a decade and hopes to keep bringing you articles for decades to come.