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FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Washington State defensive back Bryce Beekman (26) is greeted by defensive lineman Nnamdi Oguayo (30) and linebacker Jahad Woods (13) after Beekman intercepted an Oregon State pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash. Bryce Beekman has died. Police Cmdr. Jake Opgenorth said Wednesday, Marc 25, 2020, the 22-year-old Beekman was found dead at a residence in Pullman. He declined to provide additional details and said more information would be released later by the Whitman County coroner’s office. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Coroner: WSU safety Bryce Beekman died of acute intoxication

Apr. 24, 2020 07:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 6, 2018, file photo, Luke Perry poses for a portrait during the 2018 Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour in Beverly Hills, Calif. A publicist for Perry says the "Riverdale" and "Beverly Hills, 90210" star has died. He was 52. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2019

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Ex-NFL player, doctor are arrested in Georgia opioid case

By Jeff Martin Sep. 11, 2019 02:39 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — A former NFL football player and a Georgia doctor face charges of illegally distributing prescription drugs, including opioids. Federal...

Autopsy report says football player died of opioid overdose

Sep. 03, 2019 08:10 PM EDT
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Medical examiners say a Northern Arizona University offensive lineman died of an opioid overdose. Authorities found Malik Noshi...