Corey Feldman has announced the tragic death of his drummer Duke Gadd from a fentanyl overdose. The former child star, 53, shared the devastating news in a statement on Thursday, revealing that the musician had died in Las Vegas on February 12. According to Corey, Gadd, who had been a member of the Hollywood actor's band Love Retours, had been struggling with drug addiction. Alongside a series of photographs of Gadd, Corey expressed his heartache at losing 'another friend to the throws of drug addiction.'.
![[Gadd (pictured) died in Las Vegas on February 12]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/02/14/14/95216831-14398175-image-a-7_1739543208406.jpg)
He said: 'It's with tremendous sadness I must relay the news that our drummer from the Love Retours 23 tours has passed away at a very young age!. 'Our friend and drummer @melomaniac_graffiti aka Duke Gadd passed away in Vegas yesterday from a fentanyl overdose!. 'He was beyond talented and had a great heart but was poisoned by his own struggles in life!. 'What a tremendous loss of a talented young man gone far too soon!'.
![[Corey expressed his heartache at losing 'another friend to the throws of drug addiction']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/02/14/14/95216837-14398175-image-a-8_1739543215217.jpg)
Corey Feldman has announced the tragic death of his drummer Duke Gadd from an overdose. Gadd (pictured) died in Las Vegas on February 12. 'My heart hurts losing another friend to the throws of drug addiction and the insane fentanyl crisis that's taken over our country!. 'My condolences to all his friends and family!'. Corey was inundated with messages of condolences following his heartbreaking post. Among them, was a touching comment from former X Factor stars Jedward, who wrote: 'Can't believe you've lost another friend Corey sending lots of love what a loss to music.'.
![[Gadd had been a member of Hollywood actor Corey's band Love Retours]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/02/14/14/95216827-14398175-image-a-10_1739543223587.jpg)
Another said: 'Sorry for your loss sending hugs to all his family and friends.'. 'Oh man this is SO sad,' a third posted. 'I'm glad I got to see you guys play together, he had some SERIOUS drumming skills. 'Prayers and hugs go out to all you guys and his family.'. Corey expressed his heartache at losing 'another friend to the throws of drug addiction'. Gadd had been a member of Hollywood actor Corey's band Love Retours.
![[The late drummer seemingly joined Corey's band in September 2023]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/02/14/14/95216825-14398175-image-a-9_1739543219980.jpg)
The late drummer seemingly joined Corey's band in September 2023. Gadd seemingly joined Corey's band in September 2023 along with guitarist Gregg Sartiano and vocalist Alexandra Danielle. Together, the band played shows across the country. Corey's tragic news comes just days after he made his red carpet debut with his new girlfriend Adrien Skye at a Grammys viewing party - two years after he split from his wife Courtney Anne.
