Grieving their son. The parents of Tyler Sanders spoke out after the 9-1-1: Lone Star actor’s cause of death was revealed to be an accidental fentanyl overdose.“Tyler was an ambitious, hard-working actor who was dealing with deep and persistent depression,” David Sanders wrote in a press release on Thursday, December 29. “Although actively seeking treatment, Tyler struggled to find relief and chose to experiment with drugs.
Tyler fell into drug use, not as a way to have fun socially, but rather as an attempt to overcome his profound mental health struggle.”In June, the Rookie alum died at age 18 at his home in Los Angeles.
Earlier this week, the L.A. County Medical Examiner confirmed that the teen’s death was caused by the effects of fentanyl. The coroner’s report noted that the Daytime Emmy nominee texted a friend the night before his death and told the acquaintance he’d been using the narcotic.Tyler’s father said that his family continues “to mourn his death,” but they want to share his story “in hopes of furthering the conversation around this pervasive issue.”The actor’s mother, Ginger Sanders, also shared her thoughts, adding: “Losing Tyler due to fentanyl poisoning has been incredibly difficult.” She went on to say that her son suffered from depression.“I want others to understand that we are a family much like all other families who never thought this could happen to us,” she continued. “Tyler had a strong support system and still could not overcome his persistent depression.
Perhaps because of his depression, Tyler sought out deep connections and to bring those around him joy. While Tyler quietly fought his inner battles, he was outwardly determined to make sure no one felt as he did.
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