ByOLIVER SALT, US ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
Published:14:09 EDT, 12 May 2026|Updated:16:02 EDT, 12 May 2026
Memphis Grizzliesstar Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, it has been announced.
The Grizzlies confirmed Clarke's sudden death on Tuesday, describing him as an 'outstanding' member of the Memphis community.
'We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brandon Clarke,' the NBA team said in a statement. 'Brandon was an outstanding teammate and an even better person whose impact on the organization and the greater Memphis community will not be forgotten.
'We express our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.'
While a cause of death has not yet been confirmed,Los AngelesoutletNBC4has revealed that Clarke's death was being investigated as a possible overdose.
The Canadian-American player was found dead in the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles County, after fire crews responded to a 911 call of a medical emergency shortly after 5pm local time on Monday.
Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, it has been announced
Clarke was found dead in the San Fernando Valley on Monday. His death is being investigated as a possible overdose
Source: Drudge Report
