The official cause of death of Crazy Town frontman Shifty Shellshock has been revealed just three months after his passing.
The Post confirmed with the Los Angeles Medical Examiner's Office that the “Butterfly” singer died of an accidental overdose. Fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine were found in his body.
Shellshock – whose real name was Seth Binzer – Passed away He died on June 24 at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 49.
Crazy Town's manager, Howie Huberman, His death confirmedThey first revealed that the musician had taken a drug overdose; however, the coroner's office said additional testing was needed to determine the cause.
“Seth Binzer, after battling drug addiction and finding rapid success with Crazy Town's 'Butterfly,' was never able to reach a more successful level due to his struggle with addiction,” Huberman explained. People“We all tried, but eventually we all failed, otherwise Shifty would still be here.”
Shellshock has spoken openly about his addiction battles, admitting to using cocaine and stimulants. His struggles were documented in “Seasons 1 and 2.”Celebrity Rehab with Dr. DrewHe was also featured in the follow-up series “Sober House” in 2009 and 2010.
The star has three children: Halo, Gage and Phoenix, whom he welcomed with three different women and his family said these were “his proudest accomplishments.”
Shellshocked Dated the “Punky Brewster” actress Soleil Moon Frye before his shocking death. She broke her silence over his death and shared several photos of them together.
“My heart loves you a million times over for the way you loved my kids and me unconditionally,” Moon Frye wrote on June 30.
“I can still see your smiling sweet face in middle school when you kissed me in your tunnel of love and the way you took me back with you as we grew up and showed me what that timeless love feels like,” the actress added. “No words can express the love we shared or how we feel right now. It's a different language.”
Shellshock The family also issued a statement,
“For Seth, the world was art — he loved every part of it, from music and fashion to graffiti, skateboarding and his hometown of Los Angeles,” his loved ones told Sun“He loved his three sons more than anything, and his dedication to his music and fans never wavered.”
He also talked about his struggles.
“God knows he tried so hard to defeat his demons, but sadly, he lost his battle,” the statement added. “We are heartbroken by his loss. Seth's larger-than-life presence touched so many. Seth was a troubled soul, but he was a beautiful spirit and had a heart of gold.”
Shellshock and Brett “Epic” Mazur formed Crazy Town in 1995. In 2000, they released their hit single “butterfly.” The song peaked at number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 for two consecutive weeks, achieving commercial success for the band.
“Darkhorse” their second album was released in 2002 and it flopped. This album contributed to the breakup of Crazy Town the following year. Shellshock and Mazur changed the name of the group several times.
Shellshock spoke about his drug issues back in March 2023, revealing that he still hopes to live a sober life.
“I guess I was too wild to last long,” Shellshock said in one episode.The Punk Rock MBA” Podcast“I managed to go through a lot of crazy stuff, and got to the point where I thought, 'I want to live.'”
“It's a whole new way of living that you have to teach yourself slowly,” she added. “To do it right, you have to do more than just want it. Every day now is about finding inner peace and taking care of yourself.”
Less than a year before his death, Shellshock promised his bandmate Mike “Rebel” Remo that He will be free from addiction and become sober.
The late rockstar told Remo, “I will do chemical detox for three to five days and then go to meetings and be an outpatient and I will go about my business, work and make you proud.” Recording in a scary voice Published by Daily Mail on Monday, September 16th.
