NEW YORK CITY — "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" actor Brian Tarantina died of an accidental drug overdose, according to the New York City Medical Examiner's office.
Tarantina died Nov. 2 at age 60 from intoxication due to the combined effects of fentanyl, heroin, diazepam and cocaine, Aja Worthy-Davis, executive director of public affairs for the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, confirmed to NBC News.
A family member called police to report an unconscious person in a Manhattan residence, police said in November. Paramedics officially declared Tarantina deceased at his Hell's Kitchen home.
Tarantina is survived by his son, Sean; sister, Claire; and brother, Mark.
Brian Tarantina was best known for his roles as Bootsy on "Gilmore Girls" and Jackie on "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel."
