Josh Samman Died From Probable Drug Overdose
Josh Samman, 28 years old, passed away on October 5th after being in a coma for about five days. Samma’s official cause of death has been ruled a probable drug overdose by the Broward County chief medical examiner Craig Mallak.
Mallak told TMZ on Tuesday that even though there was no toxicology report done on Samman, circumstances have led him to believe that he died from a probable drug overdose.
Samman was found with his roommate, Troy Kirkingburg, by authorities, who discovered the scene on September 29th at an apartment in Hollywood, Florida. Kirkingburg was deceased, and Samman was unresponsive, but was breathing and had a pulse.
No toxicology report could be performed on Samman because he was in the hospital days before passing away and there was no specimen to test. Kirkingburg was tested, and the results for his toxicology report showed the presence of heroin, cocaine, and ethanol. Because Samman was found with Kirkingburg, the medical examiner has ruled that his death was due to a probable drug overdose.
Samman made his UFC debut on the reality show “The Ultimate Fighter” in season 17, which saw interim light heavyweight champion Jon Jones coach Samman. Samman held a 3-2 record in the UFC.
