Winning the lottery may solve a lot of problems, but that wasn't the case for Amanda Clayton.

Michigan lotto winner Amanda Clayton was found dead earlier today, according to ABC News in Detroit.

An unnamed boyfriend of one of Clayton's friends said she appeared in an abnormal state when he saw her on Friday: "She was already in a bad stage. Her legs were shaking. You know she was going through her prayers. She was eating food with the kids."

Friends of Clayton found her body as she was holding her one and a half year old daughter who tried to wake her up to no avail.

The 25-year-old was found dead in her Ecorse, Michigan home, according to police. The cause of death has yet to be confirmed, but authorities suspect the cause of death was related to a drug overdose. The autopsy is currently pending on the case.

Clayton won $1 million on Sept. 12 as she appeared on the "Make Me Rich!" game show which is sponsored by the Michigan lottery.

She later stirred controversy after she admitted that she failed to report the money and continued to receive food stamps and medical assistance from the state.

"It's simply common sense that million dollar lottery winners forfeit their right to public assistance," said a statement from Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette. "We will continue to work with local, state and federal authorities to uphold state laws intended to ensure wise stewardship of taxpayer dollars."

In July, Clayton received probation after pleading no contest to the allegation of welfare fraud.

"The Amanda I knew was caring person," said Josh Ormanian, a former boyfriend of Clayton. "She did care. She went down the wrong path, she got the money, got the freedom, and felt like she could do whatever she wanted. Some people don't have will power."

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