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Soap Opera Star Dies at 46 After Vaping Pushed Him ‘Over the Edge’
GONE TOO SOON
The actor had spoken previously about the severity of his health struggles after becoming addicted to vaping.
Emell Derra Adolphus
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Updated
Jan. 17 2025
7:06AM EST
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Published
Jan. 16 2025
6:26PM EST
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