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Former Mouseketeer Marque Lynche, 34, drank himself to death, reveals medical examiner

Published: 21:00 GMT, 31 March 2016 | Updated: 21:18 GMT, 31 March 2016

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Nearly four months after Marque 'Tate' Lynche died age 34 in his Harlem apartment, the New York medical examiner has finally revealed the cause.

According to TMZ, the former Mouseketeer - who starred on The All New Mickey Mouse Club between 1993-1995 - died of 'acute and chronic' alcoholism.

The Florida-born belter was nicknamed 'Tater Tot' by his far more successful contemporaries Ryan Gosling, Britney Spears, and Justin Timberlake.

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Nearly four months after Marque 'Tate' Lynche died age 34 in his Harlem apartment, the New York medical examiner has finally revealed the cause

Rest in peace: According to TMZ, the former Mouseketeer - who starred on The All New Mickey Mouse Club between 1993-1995 - died of 'acute and chronic' alcoholism (pictured 1994)

Early stardom: The Florida-born belter was nicknamed 'Tater Tot' by his far more successful contemporaries Ryan Gosling (F-L), Britney Spears (F-R), and Justin Timberlake (T-R)

Marque made it to the semi-finals on American Idol in 2004 alongside Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson following a Broadway stint as Simba in The Lion King between 2000-2001.

Four months before his untimely death, the former child star was charged with assaulting an NYPD officer after illegally jumping a subway turnstile - reported TMZ.

Daily Mail also uncovered Lynche's 2004 arrest report for possession of a controlled substance (57 Vicodin pills) after making an illegal U-turn in Tampa.

The R&B crooner was reportedly depressed after his father Marque Sr. passed away in 2014, and his mother Michelle died of pancreatic cancer in 2004.

Impressive pipes: Marque made it to the semi-finals on American Idol in 2004 alongside Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson following a Broadway stint as Simba in The Lion King between 2000-2001

Four months before his untimely death, the former child star was charged with assaulting an NYPD officer after illegally jumping a subway turnstile - reported TMZ

Legal document: Daily Mail also uncovered Lynche's 2004 arrest report for possession of a controlled substance (57 Vicodin pills) after making an illegal U-turn in Tampa

Last known image: The R&B crooner was reportedly depressed after his father Marque Sr. passed away in 2014, and his mother Michelle died of pancreatic cancer in 2004 (pictured September 15)