'16 and Pregnant' star Autumn Crittendon’s cause of death revealed months after she died at 27

HENRICO COUNTY, VIRGINIA: The star of '16 and Pregnant,' Autumn Crittendon, has come to light once again as her cause of death has been revealed.

The 27-year-old mother of three was found unresponsive at her Virginia home in July, and despite efforts to perform CPR, she was pronounced dead on July 20. The heartbreaking news was shared by her sister Misty in a now-deleted Facebook post.

Autumn, known as Autumn Crittendon Oxley, leaves behind three young children: her first son, Drake, born in December 2013 with Dustin Franklin, along with a 5-year-old son and a 2-year-old daughter.

What is Autumn Crittendon's cause of death?

According to a report from TMZ, Autumn Crittendon’s official cause of death was determined to be toxicity from fentanyl and para-fluorofentanyl, a synthetic opioid similar to fentanyl.

Her manner of death has been classified as an accidental drug overdose. The reports also indicated that Autumn had been facing health challenges before her passing, including diabetes, kidney issues, and high blood pressure.

Additionally, it was noted that she had recently been feeling unwell, experiencing heartburn, and had been encouraged to see a doctor.

According to Daily Mail, Misty claimed, “To my dearest baby sister, my twin, my rock, my babies mother, my go to, my world, the only one who got me and most of my childhood trauma, who endured it all with me, my Arnold. You were robbed of your life at such a tender age”

She added, “You left before anyone could tell you goodbye... how much we love you.. how amazing you are and how proud we are of you for staying sober through some of the toughest parts of your life, how far you’ve came from where you were, how thankful we are to have had all these years with you, how proud of you we are as a mother, how grateful we are for the 3 tiny parts of your heart that are still walking this earth.”

She continued, “Pulling up seeing all the vehicles, an empty ambulance.. and jumping out of the truck as soon as I could begging the paramedics and cops to tell me you were okay and they were just working to keep you alive in there.. But my worst fear was confirmed and I collapsed in the road.”

She added, “I went down the hall to check the rooms to make sure you weren’t hiding back there, but they laid empty.. quiet.. I went where you were last and just stood there in disbelief.. how was my baby sister gone? I was just talking to her.”

She further said, “No way this is real life. It’s not real. Begging God to give you back to us.. I seen the shirt you were wearing and I held it so tight, I smelled it for so long as I just stood there empty, broken, finally allowing myself a moment to fall apart while I knew the kids were okay and I was alone. I’ll hold that shirt close to my heart forever.”

She concluded, “We are gonna make sure these babies are okay. Your memory will not fade over time. It will live on every moment of every day.”

Autumn Crittendon's cause of death sparks speculation online

Upon learning the cause of Autumn Crittendon's death, many internet users quickly shared their reactions on Daily Mail. Some criticized her, while others expressed concern for her children in light of this tragic loss.

One user wrote, "OMG, I'm so surprised.  I can't imagine this woman making poor decisions in life."

A second shared, "It’s not an accidental drug overdose…every time you take drugs, it’s intentional. It’s just a matter of time before you die, therefore not an accident."

A third user added, "It’s not accidental if you take the drug!"

Another user wrote, "Not to be cruel, but maybe now her children have a chance?  A possibility at life without a druggie parent? IDK."

A person shared, "You do not accidentally take drugs. You positively make that choice."

Another user added, "Glorying teen pregnancy is disgusting!"

One more person stated, "So sad, money, fame, drugs and she forgot about her kids. So selfish."

Another user said, "What a tragic waste of life. RIP Autumn. I hope your death is not in vain and your babies don’t go down the same path."

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