The cause of Windell D. Middlebrooks sudden passing has been revealed.
TMZ reports that the 36-year-old The Suite Life on Deck and Body of Proof actor died from a pulmonary embolism, which is a condition where one or more arteries in the lungs become blocked by a blood clot.
Sources told TMZ that while the autopsy is clear, Windell‘s weight was a contributing factor. However, his family says that he was healthy with no significant medical issues.
JJJ is still so saddened by Windell‘s passing. Our thoughts our with his family.
While most of us remember Windell D. Middlebrooks from The Suite Life on Deck and Mighty Med, we also remember him from Body of Proof.
The 36-year-old actor played Curtis Brumfield on the ABC series opposite Dana Delaney and Geoffrey Arend.
Geoffrey wrote an incredibly moving eulogy for his friend. Read it below:
“I hear certain people referred to as a once-in-a-generation talent or a once-in-a-generation mind, but Windell Middlebrooks was a once-in-a-generation human being. He embodied all of the virtues that we find rare and inspiring in each other: passion, generosity, loyalty and friendship. People like Windell are the better angels among us, constantly lifting spirits, teaching by example that we shouldn’t fear thinking with our hearts. His smile was a gift, his laughter was infectious, and he was very strong. Before Windell, I didn’t understand that a bear hug was supposed to feel like an actual bear hugging you.
The first season of shooting Body Of Proof took place in Providence, RI, far away from much of the cast and crew’s families. It was especially lucky for us to have had Windell then; he carried an easy sense of home and family wherever he went.”
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We’re still feeling the sudden loss of The Suite Life on Deck‘s Windell D. Middlebrooks.
More of his co-stars took to Twitter after hearing of his passing including Brenda Song, Dylan Sprouse, Matthew Timmons and Paris Berelc.
In case you missed this sad news, Windell was found unconscious at home on Monday morning (March 9) in the San Fernando Valley. He was then transferred by ambulance to a hospital where he was found dead. Apparently, it does not appear there was any foul play involved.
Read Brenda, Dylan, Paris and Matt‘s tweets below:
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With the tragic passing of Windell D. Middlebrooks, some of his former co-stars have taken to Twitter to express their condolences.
In case you didn’t know, the 36-year-old actor appeared on both The Suite Life on Deck and Mighty Med, among many other shows.
Stars Cole Sprouse, Debby Ryan, Jake Short, and Bradley Steven Perry immediately took to social media to say goodbye to their friend.
You can also check out some old photos of Windell on The Suite Life below!
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Such sad news! Longtime actor Windell D. Middlebrooks has died.
He was just 36 years old and you may recognize him as Kirby on The Suite Life on Deck or more recently as Agent Blaylock on Mighty Med.
According to TMZ, Windell was found unconscious at home on Monday morning (March 9) in the San Fernando Valley. He was then transferred by ambulance to a hospital where he was found dead. Apparently, it does not appear there was any foul play involved.
Our thoughts are with Windell‘ family and friends during this difficult time.
UPDATE: Windell‘s former co-stars have taken to Twitter to mourn him.
