Ex-footballer Matt Lawrence says he died twice from overdose

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Sept, 23:26 · Archive

Former Millwall captain Matt Lawrence says he died twice from drug overdose in March 2021.

Matt Lawrence, who played for Millwall and Crystal Palace and reached the 2004 FA Cup final, says he experienced two fatal overdoses in March 2021 while struggling with drug addiction. He was found unresponsive in a New York street and is now rebuilding his life.

How it is being reported

• FA Cup finalist reveals he 'died twice' in four days during drug addiction battleEx-Millwall and Crystal Palace star Matt Lawrence helped the Lions to the 2004 FA Cup final against Manchester United but he has battled with drug addiction since thenThe Mirror · 23 Sept, 14:21
• 'I went limp, slid to the floor... and stopped breathing': Former Millwall captain MATT LAWRENCE on his crippling drug addiction, the bad batch that 'killed' him (twice) and how he's rebuilding his life in New YorkEXCLUSIVE: Matt Lawrence died twice in March 2021. Nine years after bringing his career as a footballer to an end, he lay lifeless in a New York street.Daily Mail Sport · 23 Sept, 02:00

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