Rapper Mac Miller Has Been Found Dead Age 26

Celebrities, musicians and fans are paying emotional tributes

US rapper Mac Miller has been found dead at age 26 after an apparent overdose.

The musician, whose real name was Malcolm James McCormick, is believed to have died from an overdose, according to TMZ.

Miller recently released his fifth album, Swimming, and had a tour booked for October. He became famous for songs such as ‘Frick Park Market’ and ‘Knock Knock,’ and recently ended a two-year relationship with singer Ariana Grande.

His family have released a statement, saying, “Malcolm McCormick known and adored by fans as Mac Miller, has tragically passed away at the age of 26. He was a bright light in this world for his family, friends and fans. thank you for your prayers.”

Below, celebrities, musicians and fans pay tribute to the star.

Praying for Mac’s family and that he rest easy ???? #pgh #412
— Taylor Gang World Leader (@wizkhalifa) September 7, 2018

Its so crazy cause earl literally hit me up this morning him and vince were real friebds I met at a pivotal time in my life through mac. This shit hurts so bad. If you love someone male sure u tell em
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) September 7, 2018

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Long Live Mac Miller, Rest In Peace We Love You
— Jaden (@jaden) September 7, 2018

this hurts my heart man RIP bro @MacMiller
— Khalid (@thegreatkhalid) September 7, 2018

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So sad u gone home young Mac I had to post this to smile and think about the good Time we had on the set of this movie man god bless ya family. Pittsburg we lost a real one today ? @macmiller ?? pic.twitter.com/AZkqUlhm1V
— Snoop Dogg (@SnoopDogg) September 7, 2018

Rest in your peace Mac Miller.
Always exuded so much kindness and goodness.
Thank you for sharing your gifts with us all.
— solange knowles (@solangeknowles) September 7, 2018

im at a loss for words. we lost an inspiration to fans and many musicians. youre a musical icon forever. Rest in Peace Mac Miller ? pic.twitter.com/SdHC73GCd3
— Noah Cyrus (@noahcyrus) September 7, 2018

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Rest In Peace Mac Miller and deepest sympathy to his family. This is a very sad day.
— ARTISTFRIENDLY (@JoelMadden) September 7, 2018

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Isabelle Truman

Isabelle Truman is a freelance writer based out of London, UK. She specialises in fashion, lifestyle and travel and knows a thing or two (read: everything) about both Meghan Markle and 'Sex and the City'.