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Lisa Marie Presley, aged 54, passed away on January 12, 2023. Her untimely death came as a shock to the world, with initial reports suggesting that cardiac arrest had occurred at her residence. This led to speculation about a potential connection to her father, Elvis Presley, who suffered from heart disease. However, the true cause of her death remained undisclosed until seven months later. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner determined that Presley had died as a result of small bowel obstruction. Complications arising from a previous weight loss surgery had led to scar tissue forming in her small intestine, causing a blockage which, if left untreated, may lead to tissue death or perforation, ultimately resulting in death.
On November 5, 2022, the unfortunate death of Aaron Carter was reported, prompting speculations about his possible overdose due to his history of addiction. Months later, disclosures from the autopsy shed light on the matter. Similar to numerous celebrities in the past, it appears that Carter accidentally drowned while in the bath, following the consumption of a perilous mixture of substances.
The official report uncovered that Carter had ingested alprazolam, a variant of Xanax, and had also inhaled difluoroethane. Difluoroethane, present in cans of compressed air, creates a brief yet potent euphoria when inhaled. However, it is extremely hazardous and toxic. The combination of these prescribed medications and the inhalants caused Carter to lose consciousness in the bathtub, where he was subsequently discovered unresponsive by his housekeeper.
Beloved comedian and 'Full House' star Bob Saget, who was adored by many, passed away unexpectedly on January 9, 2022. The cause of his death was recently disclosed, with the discovery that the 65-year-old icon was found deceased in his Florida hotel room while on a comedy tour across the United States.
On April 21, 2016, the global community grieved the passing of the skilled artist, Prince, whose lifeless body was discovered in an elevator at his residence, Paisley Park.
The results of the autopsy showed that Prince died from a unintentional overdose of fentanyl, a powerful painkiller. What's truly astounding is the high amount of fentanyl found in Prince's liver. The singer had a concentration of 450 micrograms per kg, while as little as 70 micrograms per kg can cause death!
On July 23, 2011, the British vocalist became a member of the "27 Club." Winehouse was discovered lifeless in her bed, with several vodka bottles in close proximity.
During the autopsy, it was discovered that the singer had a blood alcohol level of 416 mg per 100 ml. To give you some perspective, just 350 mg can lead to breathing difficulties. Amy Winehouse's autopsy concluded that her excessive consumption of alcohol was the primary cause of her demise.
The renowned actor and comedian tragically passed away on August 11, 2014. He had long been courageously fighting mental health challenges and had received a Parkinson's disease diagnosis.
Williams died from asphyxiation, with antidepressants and a Parkinson's drug found in his system. However, the autopsy clarified that he did not have Parkinson's disease; instead, he had Lewy body dementia, a condition often mistaken for Parkinson's due to similar symptoms.
The 'Fast and Furious' actor tragically passed away in a severe car accident on November 30, 2013. He was a passenger in a Porsche Carrera GT at the time of the incident.
The Los Angeles County Coroner has stated that the actor's body was discovered in a defensive position known as a "pugilistic stance," indicating that Walker perished with his arms raised to safeguard his head and face. The reason behind his death was defined as "combined effects of traumatic and thermal injuries."
Carrie Fisher's portrayal of Princess Leia in the 'Star Wars' original trilogy remains a lasting memory. The actress sadly passed away on December 27, 2016.
The actress experienced cardiac arrest while on a flight and was promptly taken to a hospital in LA. Sadly, she passed away soon after. The official cause of death was determined to be sleep apnea, but a toxicology examination uncovered a surprising combination of substances in her system. These substances consisted of alcohol, methadone, cocaine, MDMA, and opiates.
The actress gained fame for her participation in films during the '90s and early 2000s. She passed away due to a treatable condition: pneumonia.
According to a report from the coroner, Murphy's anemia, caused by her menstrual flow, weakened her immune system and made it difficult for her to fight off the viral infection. After Murphy's death, her father, Angelo Bertolotti, requested a lab report, which showed high levels of heavy metals in a hair sample. This raised concerns of potential poisoning. However, Bruce Goldberger, a toxicologist from the University of Florida, dismissed this possibility after reviewing the evidence.
In New York City, 'The Dark Knight' (2008) actor died on January 22, 2008.
According to the New York City medical examiner's office, the autopsy concluded that Ledger's cause of death was an unintended overdose from a mixture of prescribed medications. The actor's passing was attributed to an "acute intoxication by the combined effects of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam, and doxylamine."
On June 25, 2009, the global community was startled by the news of the death of the "King of Pop."
The reason for Michael Jackson's death was a fatal amount of propofol (a potent anesthetic), administered by his physician Conrad Murray, who was later found guilty of involuntary manslaughter. Besides propofol, other drugs such as midazolam, diazepam, lidocaine, and ephedrine were found in MJ's system. The autopsy also revealed that there was nothing "anatomically wrong" with the singer that would have caused his death.
The 'Glee' star left us on July 13, 2013. The actor was found dead in his hotel room in Vancouver, Canada.
According to the coroner's report, there was a discovery of a "spoon with drug residue and a used hypodermic needle" along with "two empty champagne bottles." The cause of Monteith's death was determined to be an overdose resulting from a combination of alcohol and heroin.
Brandon Lee, Bruce Lee's son, tragically lost his life when he was accidentally shot by a prop gun during the filming of 'The Crow' (1994).
A bullet measuring .44-caliber was discovered lodged in the actor's spine. The genuine bullet had supposedly been employed for a close-up scene and was unfortunately not disposed of correctly.
The actress and model, known for her roles in 'Bachelor Party' (1984) and appearing in Whitesnake videos in the '80s (she was married to David Coverdale, the band's singer), sadly passed away on May 7, 2021.
Kitaen's cause of death was determined as dilated cardiomyopathy, a form of heart disease. The autopsy also discovered a variety of medications in her system, primarily antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs such as mirtazapine, mirtazapine metabolite, alprazolam, acetaminophen, pregabalin, and hydrocodone.
Lewis gained fame through his roles in various television shows, notably 'Sons of Anarchy' (2008-2014). Sadly, the actor died 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 young actress from 'Poltergeist' (1982) unfortunately died at 12 years old on February 1, 1988.
O'Rourke was taken to the hospital after experiencing intense pain in her abdomen and passed away during an emergency surgical procedure. The Children's Hospital of San Diego stated that the cause of death was intestinal stenosis, a serious blockage of the bowel that she had since birth. This obstruction resulted in an infection which led to septic shock, ultimately causing cardiac and pulmonary arrest.
On the morning of January 12, Presley experienced abdominal pain, later succumbing to cardiac arrest caused by the aforementioned bowel obstruction. Despite being promptly taken to the hospital, she passed away within a few hours. A toxicology report revealed the presence of standard therapeutic levels of oxycodone and a quetiapine metabolite, an anti-psychotic drug, in her system. However, it was determined that these substances did not contribute to her cause of death. The coroner concluded that Presley had died of natural causes.
'Three's Company' star Suzanne Somers passed away on October 15, 2023, following a two-decade battle with breast cancer, according to her publicist. The actress was 76 years old and was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000. However, her official cause of death was updated by authorities on October 26 following post-mortem medical examinations. It read "breast cancer with metastasis to the brain." Somers had battled several different forms of cancer throughout her life, starting in her twenties. She once revealed that she had had cancer "three times" just while working on 'Three's Company' between 1977 and 1981. When she was in her thirties, she battled skin cancer, and finally, an "aggressive form" of breast cancer in her fifties which eventually took her life.
The composer Ludwig van Beethoven was famously deaf and suffered a series of other health problems throughout his life before dying at the age of 56 of unknown causes. In 2024, scientists studying locks of the composer’s hair discovered that it contained high levels of lead. “These levels are considered as lead poisoning,” said lead study author Nader Rifai, professor of pathology at Harvard Medical School and director of clinical chemistry at Boston Children’s Hospital. “If you walk into any emergency room in the United States with these levels, you will be admitted immediately and you will undergo chelation therapy.” Lead poisoning can cause the majority of health problems he experienced in his life, and may have occurred early enough to cause his deafness.
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Death is always a sorrowful event, especially when it involves a well-known individual. Although numerous celebrities have met tragic fates, some findings after post-mortem examinations have revealed the extraordinary nature of these incidents. Frequently, famous personalities pass away due to drug overdoses or similar incidents, but occasionally a deeper investigation unveils hidden truths.
The Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor passed away suddenly at the age of 56 on July 26, 2023. A year after her death, the cause has finally been revealed. On July 27, 2024, the Irish Independent reported that she died of natural causes, from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. The autopsy report specified that it was an “exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bronchial asthma together with low grade lower respiratory tract infection." COPD is a common lung disease that causes the airways to narrow and can be deadly in extreme cases. According to the World Health Organization, it's the third leading cause of death in the world and is often associated with tobacco smoking.
When news of O'Connor's death first broke, many speculated that the singer had taken her own life given her public struggles with mental illness. It wasn't common knowledge that she was in fact struggling with a serious illness.
Take a moment to explore the following gallery and delve into the distressing and unsettling revelations unveiled during celebrity autopsies.
Shocking discoveries in celebrity autopsies
Sinéad O'Connor's cause of death finally revealed a year after her passing
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Death is always a sorrowful event, especially when it involves a well-known individual. Although numerous celebrities have met tragic fates, some findings after post-mortem examinations have revealed the extraordinary nature of these incidents. Frequently, famous personalities pass away due to drug overdoses or similar incidents, but occasionally a deeper investigation unveils hidden truths.
The Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor passed away suddenly at the age of 56 on July 26, 2023. A year after her death, the cause has finally been revealed. On July 27, 2024, the Irish Independent reported that she died of natural causes, from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. The autopsy report specified that it was an “exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bronchial asthma together with low grade lower respiratory tract infection." COPD is a common lung disease that causes the airways to narrow and can be deadly in extreme cases. According to the World Health Organization, it's the third leading cause of death in the world and is often associated with tobacco smoking.
When news of O'Connor's death first broke, many speculated that the singer had taken her own life given her public struggles with mental illness. It wasn't common knowledge that she was in fact struggling with a serious illness.
Take a moment to explore the following gallery and delve into the distressing and unsettling revelations unveiled during celebrity autopsies.