Austin Majors, who gained fame as a child star on the immensely popular “NYPD Blue,” has passed away, according to TMZ.
Austin passed away on Saturday night while residing in a Los Angeles homeless shelter.
No foul play is suspected, according to a source with firsthand knowledge of the events leading up to his death, although it’s thought he may have ingested a deadly dose of fentanyl. According to what we’ve been told, the autopsy will be finished on Monday, and the full toxicology reports should be available soon.
In a statement following his passing, Austin’s family said that he “Was a loving, artistic, smart, and caring human being. Austin cherished and was extremely proud of his acting profession.
He graduated from high school as Salutatorian and was an enthusiastic Eagle Scout. After graduating from the USC School of Cinematic Arts, he pursued his interest in directing and music production.”
The statement goes on to say, “The three things that Austin’s younger sister, Kali, cites as her favorite memories of him are growing up on the set with him, volunteering with “Kids With a Cause” at events, and going on backpacking trips. We will always miss Austin because he was the kind of son, brother, grandchild, and nephew that made us proud.
Austin will be most recalled for his seven seasons as Theo Sipowicz on “NYPD Blue.” Theo was the son of Detective Andy Sipowicz, the show’s central figure, who was portrayed by actor Dennis Franz.
Austin Majors Net Worth At Time Of Death
Austin Majors’ net worth at the of his death is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million dollars according to sources.