AceShowbiz - We Came as Romans star Kyle Pavone's death was drug related.

Authorities at the Oakland County Medical Examiner's Office in Michigan have ruled Kyle died of drug abuse, but it's unclear if his death was accidental or by suicide, or if he suffered an overdose.

A toxicology report is expected within eight weeks.

Pavone's death was revealed by his bandmates via social media last weekend (August 24-26).

"Kyle's tragic loss came too early in his life and those of his bandmates," they wrote. "All are devastated by his passing. We will miss his smiles, his sincerity, his concern for others, and his impressive musical talent."

Today music lost another great with the passing of Kyle Pavone of We Came as Romans. Kyle’™s tragic loss came too early in his life and those of his bandmates. All are devastated by his passing. We will miss his smiles, his sincerity, his concern for others, and his impressive musical talent. In lieu of flowers, we will be providing information regarding charity donations this coming week. The family and the band wish to thank their fans and the music community for all of their love and support as they navigate their grief. “Will I Be Remembered or Will I Be Lost in Loving Eyes?”

A post shared by W E C A M E A S R O M A N S (@wecameasromans) on Aug 25, 2018 at 8:21am PDT

Sources close to the situation told TMZ the 28 year old was transported to a Michigan hospital on 19 August and was pronounced dead six days later.