Justin Bieber Lookalike, ‘Botched’ Star Tobias Strebel Died of Multiple Drugs, Coroner Says
Man who spent $100,000 to look like “Baby” singer had Valium, Xanax and other substances in his system
Tim Kenneally | July 25, 2016 @ 12:56 PM
Last Updated: July 26, 2016 @ 2:42 PM
Tobias Strebel, the star of “Botched” who spent $100,000 to look like Justin Bieber, had multiple drugs in his system at the time of his death last year, according to the Los Angeles County coroner.
An autopsy report obtained by TheWrap indicate that Strebel’s cause of death was multiple drug intoxication. The coroner’s report indicates that the overdose was accidental.
Test results indicate that Strebel had drugs including Valium, Xanax and alcohol in his system, as well as the sleep aid temazepam.
Strebel’s body was found in a Motel 6 in the North Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles on August 21. According to the coroner’s report, Strebel’s body was in a state of “moderate decomposition.”
Drugs including acetaminophen/hydrocodone were found on the desk in Strebel’s room.
There were no signs of trauma and police did not suspect foul play in the death, according to the report.
Strebel also went by the name Toby Sheldon and was featured on the E! plastic surgery reality series “Botched” in 2014. During an appearance on the show, he explained what inspired him to alter his appearance and emulate the singing sensation.
“What brought me to Bieber was the whole package: the full cheeks, the full temples, the bright open eyes, the full luscious lips, and spatial framing… [he’s] just extraordinarily beautiful,” he said on the show.
Party Report in Pictures: Madonna, Justin Bieber, Robert Pattinson, Sofia Vergara, Joe Manganiello (Photos)
Madonna reaches down another generation, partying with Kendall Jenner and Justin Bieber at Up&Down in NYC this week, the top party pic.
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The private jets took off from Vegas and landed in NYC for the Met Gala on Monday night, May 4.
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How to upstage the Met Ball? Miley Cyrus and Diddy tucked in to a booth at Richie Akiva's Up&Down after party.
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Rihanna hosted Keri Russell and Elizabeth Banks at her Up&Down bash.
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Jessica Alba never goes to clubs and rarely to parties like this.
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Usher being Usher at the D’USSE and Armand de Brignac hosted mega bash.
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Vanessa Hudgens and Selena Gomez
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This was Bieber making his way in to the spot on 14th st.
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Dwayne Wade and Gabrielle Union were already ensconced.
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Tonya Lewis Lee and Spike Lee
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Lady Gaga kisses Alexander Wang on the way in to the actual Gala hours earlier.
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Amal Clooney (far left, with George, and the future Manganiellos) might have felt the pressure at the "Fashion Oscars" after poor reviews at the Golden Globes.
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Robert Pattinson with Kate Hudson. That neckwear is called a "cross tie".
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Barry Diller peeks out from behind Diane von Furstenberg.
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Beyonce, still on top.
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Designer Jeremy Scott turns Madonna in to the Pope.
While Rihanna's "Yellow Brick Road" dress inspired memes.
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These two garnered few headlines.
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Hailee Steinfeld and "Pitch Perfect 2" director Elizabeth Banks hit one of the top after parties, Michael Kors' bash.
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Joel McHale rolled in all smiles.
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Royal photographer Mario Testino with Sienna Miller and a guest at the Kors party.
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Kate Mara gave an over the shoulder on the way in to the Mark.
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Director Baz Luhrmann hung with host Kors and model Karolina Kurkova.
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Miguel performed at the party, which was oddly sponsered by Itunes. Apple never sponsors events - they don't have to.
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Vergara began her day on Howard Stern giving a much-discussed interview about her frozen embryos.
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Solange Knowles found her quiet place after last year's intra-family elevator fight.
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Wendy Deng Murdoch and Ivanka Trump flank "The Great Gatsby" director.
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Tori Spelling, Ian Ziering, and Gabrielle Carteris got West Beverly High back together for a WE tv event to raise awareness for Canine Companions for Independence. It will air on David Tutera's "CELEBrations."
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Meanwhile, Kiernan Shipka, Dakota Fanning and Victoria Justice headlined NYLON's Young Hollywood Party with BCBGeneration at Hyde Sunset on Thursday.
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Olivia Culpo hung with Justice inside, as "Awkward's" Jillian Rose Reed and Mollee Gray caught up at the annual big spring bash.
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Ray and Shannon Allen, Associate Publisher Sarah Mirmelli, and Violet Camacho made the cut for Haute Living's Haute 100 Dinner in Miami on Wednesday night.
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In Miami, you don't get a permit for your event unless there is a yellow Lambo parked out front.
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Power lawyers Tom Hoberman, Blair Berk, and fresh off the fight, Showtime boss David and Andrea Nevins at the Saban dinner.
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Earlier on Monday, Roland Martin, Johnny Gill, Cedric the Entertainer and Anthony Anderson made an impromptu boy band at George Lopez's Golf fundraiser for his foundation. Sabra Salsa sponsored.
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