In a report shared with PEOPLE Thursday, the Coroners Service of British Columbia determined that the 16-year-old actor died of “unintentional illicit drug toxicity (fentanyl),” classified as “accidental,” on April 2, 2020.
The teen star made a name for himself playing a young Barry Allen on The CW’sThe Flash,and died suddenly last spring, his mother Marlyse Williams confirmed to local newspaperThe Tri-City Newsat the time.
Marlyse said she and her family were “absolutely devastated,” tellingThe New York Postthat Logan had struggled with addiction for three years.
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The mom said she discovered her son was using marijuana at age 13, and that he eventually progressed into harder dugs. Marlyse said she didn’t know for sure when he began using fentanyl, a synthetic opioid pain reliever that creates a “heroin-like effect” on the body, according to theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention.
Logan “was in complete denial because he was so ashamed,” of his addiction, Marlyse said, adding that he had been living in a group home after spending a month in a facility in British Columbia in 2019.
However, the grieving parent decided to share her son’s story in the hopes it could help others in similar situations, telling thePostshe is aiming to “create a legacy out of this tragedy.”
“Logan was an exceptional talent, with a kind heart, and an infectious spirit,” the statement said. “We will all miss him tremendously. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.”
BeyondThe Flash,the teen star also appeared inWhen Calls the Heart, SupernaturalandThe Whispers.
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please contact the SAMHSA substance abuse helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.
source: people.com
