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The singer's autopsy revealed that she had 416 mg of alcohol per 100 ml in her blood. FYI: 350 mg alone is enough to cause breathing stoppages. The autopsy revealed that Amy Winehouse essentially drank herself to death.
'The Dark Knight' (2008) actor passed away on January 22, 2008 in New York City.
Lewis is known for starring in numerous shows, including 'Sons of Anarchy' (2008-2014). The actor passed away on September 26, 2012.
The actor fell to his death from a terrace after killing his 81-year-old landlady. There was no evidence that he jumped or that he was pushed. Nor was he under the influence of alcohol or drugs. As unlikely as it sounds, Lewis' death was determined to be completely accidental.
The British singer joined the "27 Club" on July 23, 2011. Winehouse was found dead in bed, with a few bottles of vodka nearby.
The autopsy revealed that Ledger had died of an accidental overdose caused by a cocktail of prescription drugs. The actor died of an "acute intoxication by the combined effects of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam and doxylamine," according to the New York City medical examiner's office.
David Carradine was found hanging with a rope around his neck and private parts. He was wearing fishnet stockings and a wig. Indeed, the scene suggested that he died due to a intimate act gone wrong. The cause of death was asphyxiation, an inability to breathe," said the forensic pathologist, Dr. Michael Baden.
The actor, famed for his martial arts roles, was found dead in a Bangkok hotel room on June 3, 2009.
Kitaen's autopsy revealed that she died of dilated cardiomyopathy (a type of heart disease). Plus, numerous medications were found in her body (mostly antidepressants and anti-anxiety meds), including mirtazapine, mirtazapine metabolite, alprazolam, acetaminophen, pregabalin, and hydrocodone.
The young 'Poltergeist' (1982) actress sadly passed away at the age of 12, on February 1, 1988.
The world was in shock when the news broke out that the "King of Pop" had died on June 25, 2009.
You probably remember the actress and model best for movies such as 'Bachelor Party' (1984), and for starring in Whitesnake videos in the '80s (she was married to the band's singer, David Coverdale). Kitaen passed away on May 7, 2021.
According to the Los Angeles County Coroner, the actor's body was found in a "pugilistic stance," meaning that Walked died with his arms up, trying to protect his head and face. The cause of death was determined as "combined effects of traumatic and thermal injuries."
A coroner's report cited that Murphy's menstrual flow triggered anemia (iron deficiency), which left her immune system weak and unable to fight off the viral infection. Though four years after Murphy's death, her father, Angelo Bertolotti, commissioned a lab report. High amounts of heavy metals were found in a hair sample, which raises the possibility that Murphy might have been poisoned. This possibility, however, was discarded by Bruce Goldberger, a toxicologist who directs UF Health Forensic Medicine at the University of Florida.
The 'Fast and Furious' star died in a horrific car crash on November 30, 2013. The actor was riding as a passenger in a Porsche Carrera GT when he died.
Better know for her roles in movies from the '90s and early 2000s movies, the actress died of a seemingly treatable condition: pneumonia.
The Oscar-winning actor and comedian sadly left us on August 11, 2014. He had been battling mental health issues for many years and he'd been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Death by asphyxiation was how Williams took his life. Antidepressants and a drug for Parkinson's was found in his system, but the autopsy also revealed that the actor didn't actually have Parkinson's disease. Instead, Williams had Lewy body dementia, which has similar symptoms and it's often misdiagnosed as Parkinson's.
In a tragic accident, Bruce Lee's son died was shot by a prop gun on set, while filming 'The Crow' (1994).
A .44-caliber bullet was found in the actor's spine. The real bullet had reportedly been used for a close-up shot but it was not properly disposed of.
Carrie Fisher will always be remembered for her iconic character Princess Leia in the 'Star Wars' original trilogy. The actress passed away on December 27, 2016.
The coroner's report mentions a "spoon with drug residue and a used hypodermic needle" as well as "two empty champagne bottles." Monteith died of an overdose caused by a mixture of alcohol and heroin.
The actress went into cardiac arrest during a flight and was rushed to hospital in LA, dying shortly after. The official cause of death was sleep apnea, but a toxicology review revealed that Fisher had a shocking cocktail of drugs in her system. These included alcohol, methadone, cocaine, MDMA, and opiates.
The 'Glee' star left us on July 13, 2013. The actor was found dead in his hotel room in Vancouver, Canada.
The world mourned the loss of the talented artist on April 21, 2016. Prince's body was found in an elevator at his Paisley Park home.
The autopsy revealed that Prince had died of an accidental overdose of fentanyl, a potent opioid painkiller. The shocking detail is how much of it was found in Prince's liver. The singer had a concentration of 450 micrograms per kg. As little as 70 micrograms per kg can be fatal!
O'Rourke was taken to hospital after experiencing severe abdominal pain and died during an emergency surgery. According to the Children's Hospital of San Diego, the cause of death was intestinal stenosis—a severe bowel obstruction she had from birth. The obstruction caused an infection that caused septic shock, which resulted in cardiac and pulmonary arrest.
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The cause of death was a deadly dose of propofol (a powerful anesthetic), which had been prescribed by his physician Conrad Murray (who was later convicted of involuntary manslaughter). Though more drugs were actually found in MJ's system, including midazolam, diazepam, lidocaine, and ephedrine. The autopsy also revealed that there was nothing "anatomically wrong" with the singer that would have caused his death.
Beloved comedian and 'Full House' star Bob Saget passed away unexpectedly on January 9, 2022. A month later, his cause of death was made public. The 65-year-old was found dead in his Florida hotel room during a comedy tour of the US. The autopsy revealed that he died of a head trauma. It's believed that the actor must have fallen and hit his head, thought it wasn't serious, and subsequently died in his sleep. There were no drugs or alcohol involved. It was a tragically simple accident.
When news of Aaron Carter's untimely death broke on November 5, 2022, the singer's history of addiction led many to assume he died of an overdose. Months later, the autopsy conclusions have finally been made public. Like many stars before him, it appears that Carter accidentally drowned in the bath after taking a dangerous mixture of intoxicants. The report revealed that Carter had taken alprazolam, a version of Xanax, and had also inhaled difluoroethane. Difluoroethane is a chemical found in cans of compressed air which, when inhaled, creates a short but intense high. It's incredibly dangerous and considered poisonous. The combination of these prescription drugs and the inhalants caused Carter to pass out in the bathtub, where he was later found unresponsive by his housekeeper.
Lisa Marie Presley passed away on January 12, 2023, at the premature age of 54. Her sudden death shocked the world as reports circulated that she had gone into cardiac arrest at her home, leading to speculation that she suffered from heart disease like her father, Elvis Presley. Her true cause of death was finally revealed seven months later. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner found that she died of small bowel obstruction—a complication that arose from a weight loss surgery she underwent in the past. Scar tissue from the surgery caused a blockage in the small intestine to develop, which, without surgery, can cause the tissue to die or perforate, leading to death. Presley reportedly complained of abdominal pain on the morning of January 12 and later went into cardiac arrest, caused by the bowel obstruction. She was rushed to hospital but died within a few hours. A toxicology report noted that there were standard therapeutic levels of certain drugs in her system such as oxycodone and an anti-psychotic called quetapine metabolite. However, they aren't believed to have contributed to her death and the coroner ruled that she died of natural causes.
Death is always tragic, and the death of a celebrity can indeed affect many people. While it is true that many stars have died in bizarre circumstances, we've only discovered how unusual some of these were after an autopsy was conducted. Many famous figures have died of overdoses or other incidents, but sometimes there is more to it than meets the eye...
Browse through the following gallery and discover more sad and disturbing details found in celebrity autopsies.
Disturbing finds in celebrity autopsies
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CELEBRITY Deaths
Death is always tragic, and the death of a celebrity can indeed affect many people. While it is true that many stars have died in bizarre circumstances, we've only discovered how unusual some of these were after an autopsy was conducted. Many famous figures have died of overdoses or other incidents, but sometimes there is more to it than meets the eye...
Browse through the following gallery and discover more sad and disturbing details found in celebrity autopsies.