The cause of death for Denise Russo was made known.
The coroner’s report from the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office on Saturday stated that the former star of the 2011 VH-1 reality series The X-Life passed away at the age of 44 from “toxic effects of fentanyl and methamphetamine,” and that her death was ruled an accident.
Russo passed away on March 5 at a friend’s house, according to a statement released on March 10 by the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The medical examiner’s office claims that after 911 was called, first responders arrived at the scene. In the midst of drug paraphernalia, Russo was found dozing off on the ground.
After “aggressive attempts at resuscitation,” Russo was officially pronounced dead, according to the ME.
Susie Stenberg, a former member of the X-Life cast, told TMZ that Russo was “the most loving and loyal person. “.
Three extreme sports competitors were showcased on The X-Life. In the show, Russo appeared as skater Pierre Luc Gagnon’s girlfriend alongside Cory “Nasty” Nastazio and Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg.
Russo and Gargon, who had a son named Leo Wolf when they got married, divorced after the one-season show, according to E! Online.
In an interview for the Inked Cover Girl 2023 competition, she mentioned her child and said, “I love being a mom! My wonderful 8-year-old son, Leo Wolf—boys rule, by the way—is the pleasure of my life. We wrestle, and as I scream Russian wrestling noises, I smack the little mouse on the bed. Being Leo’s mother is a gift, and Leo has made my life better. “.
