MALIBU, Calif. (KTLA) –Police are investigating the death of Scott Sterling, son of Clippers owner Donald Sterling, whose body was found in his Malibu apartment.
Sheriff’s homicide detectives were called to the 22600 block of Pacific Coast Highway at 11:29 p.m. on Tuesday.
It was not immediately known who reported the death.
Sheriff’s Department spokesman Steve Whitmore confirmed it was the body of Scott Sterling, 32, the son of the Clippers owner and real estate mogul.
The body was found alone, and friends and family had not seen Scott Sterling for a couple of days, Whitmore said.
The following statement was released Wednesday on behalf of the family of Donald T. and Shelly Sterling:
“Our son Scott has fought a long and valiant battle against Type 1 Diabetes.
His death is a terrible tragedy, the effects of which will be felt forever by our family and all those who knew and loved him.
We sincerely appreciate the warm outpouring of sympathy and support from so many of our dear friends.
At this time, we respectfully ask to be afforded the opportunity to mourn this loss in an appropriately private manner.”
It will be several weeks before a cause of death is determined, pending toxicology tests.
Scott Sterling made headlines back in 2009, after he shot his childhood friend, Philip Scheid, who he claimed attacked him with a knife.
The incident happened at Donald Sterling’s home in Beverly Hills. Scott Sterling was never charged in the case.
Police are investigating the death of Scott Sterling, son of Clippers owner Donald Sterling, whose body was found at a home in Malibu.
31 Comments to “Son of Clippers Owner Donald Sterling Found Dead”
January 2, 2013 at 10:49 AM
Another rich little spoiled brat died of over dose! And this is news because? Who cares?
January 2, 2013 at 2:40 PM
White, male, Whitney Houston!
January 2, 2013 at 2:51 PM
Why is this even news???????????????????
January 2, 2013 at 3:22 PM
I agree. Why do I need to know this?
January 2, 2013 at 3:26 PM
I'm sure it's because the Clippers won 17 games in a row and are doing well for the first time ever
January 2, 2013 at 3:45 PM
HE WAS NEVER CHARGE?WOW THAT'S OUR LEGAL SYSTEM,SAD OR WHAT
January 2, 2013 at 4:16 PM
I was not aware that battling type 1 diabetes was a slang word for Drug addict.
January 2, 2013 at 9:34 PM
An obvious doper.