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The shocking truth about Prince’s death - Fame & Fentanyl

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In 2016, the world was stunned by the sudden death of music icon Prince. What many didn’t realize at the time was that his tragic passing was caused by fentanyl, a synthetic opioid now at the center of America’s deadliest drug crisis. This clip from the two-hour documentary Fame & Fentanyl, hosted by Ice T, reveals the truth behind Prince’s death—and how the same deadly substance has claimed the lives of other stars like Tom Petty, Michael K. Williams, and Angus Cloud. Through expert interviews and insider investigations, the film exposes the devastating reach of fentanyl—from Hollywood to everyday families across the U.S.