Ben Bader’s cause of death has been revealed in an autopsy and toxicology report. The Miami-based influencer’s death was caused by coronary atherosclerosis due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed to Us Weekly on Friday, November 21.
Autopsy Report Details
- No significant trauma was identified on the body during postmortem examination.
- Toxicologic testing was negative for acute drug toxicity.
- Codeine was identified in the urine but not in the blood, suggesting recent use but not contributing to death.
The autopsy report concluded, “This 25-year-old male died from coronary atherosclerosis due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The manner of death is natural.”
What is Coronary Atherosclerosis?
Coronary atherosclerosis, also known as coronary artery disease (CAD), is caused by the buildup of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the walls of the heart arteries. According to Mayo Clinic, this buildup is called plaque, which can block blood flow in the arteries and potentially lead to serious complications.
Background on Ben Bader’s Death
Ben Bader died at the age of 25 on October 23. At the time, his girlfriend, Reem, described his death as “extremely sudden.” On October 28, a representative for the Jupiter Police Department in Florida confirmed that Bader was discovered unresponsive in the clubhouse of his residential complex, where lifesaving measures were initiated before he was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead.
Family members of the deceased are encouraged to seek follow-up through their primary care physician due to the likely involvement of genetic factors in the development of arteriosclerosis in this young adult.
Medical Examiner’s Report
According to the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner’s report, Bader was running on the treadmill at the Admiral’s Cove community gymnasium and “did not appear to be in distress” when captured by security footage at 6:20 p.m. Eight minutes later, he was found unresponsive by “another gymnasium patron,” the report stated.
Authorities arrived at the scene just before 6:30 PM, and medical personnel carried out lifesaving measures before Bader was taken to a hospital. He was pronounced dead at 8:07 p.m., per the medical examiner’s report.
Timeline of Events
- 6:20 PM: Security footage captures Bader running on the treadmill
- 6:28 PM: Bader is found unresponsive by another gymnasium patron
- 6:30 PM: Authorities arrive at the scene
- 8:07 PM: Bader is pronounced dead at the hospital
Ben Bader Cause of Death Revealed: Influencer Died of Natural Causes at 25
Risk Factors and Contributing Factors
- Smoking
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Unhealthy lifestyles
Pain reliever codeine was found in Bader’s urine but not in his blood, which was not a contributing factor to his death. He was also undergoing physical therapy for back and shoulder pain.
Girlfriend’s Reaction to Bader’s Death
In a TikTok post, Bader’s girlfriend, Reem, said that his death appeared to be “extremely sudden.” “There were really no signs of this happening—we were supposed to get dinner that night, and he seemed so normal,” she said. “I had just talked to him on FaceTime a couple hours before he passed, and he was so happy and so normal, and he was just smiling and being so funny.”
Investigation into the Death
An ‘active investigation’ is currently being conducted into Bader’s passing — and authorities have not ruled out foul play. Bader’s death has been ruled as natural, but the investigation is ongoing to determine the exact circumstances surrounding his death.
