Shifty Shellshock’s cause of death announced after ‘Celebrity Rehab’ alumnus and Crazy Town singer dies at age 49

Just a few days after Shifty Shellshock’s death, the cause of death was announced.

The singer of Crazy Town and the Celebrity rehab Alum, born Seth Binzer, died of an accidental drug overdose – more specifically, “a combination of prescription medication and street-bought drugs” – according to a statement to People by Howie Hubberman, the manager of Crazy Town.

“After his battle with addiction and the quick success of Crazy Town, Seth Binzer has never been more successful in dealing with his addictions with ‘Butterfly,'” he told the outlet. “We all tried, but ultimately we all failed, otherwise Shifty would still be here.”

He also added: “Shifty was a friend and was eager to be repaired – unfortunately no one, including me, had the right tools to do it.”

On Monday (June 24), 49-year-old Shellshock was found dead in his Los Angeles home. TMZ reports that while the autopsy is complete, the cause of death has been listed as “deferred” by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner pending toxicology results.

Accordingly diversityShellshock and Bret Mazur, the band’s co-founder, initially performed under the name Brimstone Sluggers after meeting in 1992. They eventually formed Crazy Town with Rust Epique, James Bradley Jr., Doug Miller, Adam Goldstein and Antonio Lorenzo “Trouble” Valli. The band became known for their song “Butterfly,” which sampled the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 1989 song “Pretty Little Ditty.” diversity.

Binzer appeared in the first two seasons of both Celebrity rehab and its spin-off, Sober Housein which he spoke openly about his struggle with drug use.

diversity reports that he leaves behind three children: Halo, Gage and Phoenix.

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357.