Toxicology report shows that Prince died from an accidental overdose of the opioid fentanyl, according to a report on his death by the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office.
Fentanyl is prescribed by doctors for cancer patients, can be made illegally and is blamed for a spike in overdose deaths in the United States. It is said to be 25 to 50 times more potent than heroine and 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine.
Prince Rogers Nelson, popularly known as Prince, died April 21 at age 57, after being found unresponsive in an elevator at Paisley Park, his home and recording studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
The report didn't specify how the drug was taken and if the fentanyl was prescribed or illegally made.
The music superstar weighed 112 pounds and was 63 inches tall when he died, the report said. He was wearing a black cap, shirt, pants, boxer briefs and socks and a gray undershirt, the report said. His occupation was listed as "artist" and his business as "music."
Prince Rogers Nelson investigation results attached pic.twitter.com/CMt6lQSGxJ— Midwest Medical Exam (@MidwestMedExam) June 2, 2016
Since his death, information has
emerged about the entertainer's alleged abuse of prescription drugs.
Source: CNN ABC Action
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