Dr Dre learned that his 20-year-old son, Andre, died of an overdose of heroin and morphine.

Andre Young, also known as "Dr Dre", became an icon in the rap music industry as the founder of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner of Death Row Records, producing songs for such famous rap stars as Snoop Dogg and Eve. Dr Dre also helped young talent in the rap music field move to stardom in working with performers such as 50 Cent and Eminem, which boost their rapper careers.But fame and fortune couldn't keep a father from crying after Dr Dre learned that his 20-year-old son, Andre, died of an overdose of heroin and morphine. "Words can't describe the hurtDr Dre and his family have been going through," an associate close to the rap star's family said.It was Andre's mother who discovered their son's lifeless body in their Woodland Hills, Calif. home in August 2008.After toxicology and other tests, the coroner ruled his death was accidental and said the case was closed.