'Southern Charm' Star Olivia Flowers Reveals Brother's Fatal Overdose, Asserts Prescription Medication Addiction Stemmed from Battling Lyme Disease
Conner Flowers' death occurred just days after leaving rehab, marking a tragic end to a struggle with addiction that derived from his chronic Lyme disease, which was misdiagnosed for eight years, leading to an opioid and Xanax dependency.
- Conner Flowers, the brother of 'Southern Charm' star Olivia Flowers, died of an accidental fentanyl overdose at the age of 32. His addiction to prescription medication was a result of his chronic Lyme disease, which was misdiagnosed for eight years, leading to dependency on opioids and Xanax.
- Conner's Lyme disease symptoms began when he was 15, but he was only diagnosed eight years later. According to Olivia, Conner used opioids and Xanax to manage his debilitating symptoms, leading to dependency and repeated stints in rehab.
- Even in the face of his substance abuse, Conner never hid his addiction problem. Family efforts to get him into rehabilitation centers were always met with acceptance, as he desperately desired recovery and normalcy.
- The tragic news of Conner's death impacted his family deeply. Moments leading up to his passing were captured on 'Southern Charm' as Olivia received a call informing her of an ambulance at their family home.
- Despite the heartbreak, Olivia Flowers reflects on memories with her late brother positively. She hopes sharing his story will raise awareness and help others who may find themselves in similar circumstances.
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