Autopsy
Reveals Ol' Dirty Bastard Overdosed
12-16-04
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(antiMUSIC) Medical examiners have found that
rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard died from an accidental overdose of cocaine and
a prescription pain medication. The rapper collapsed in a recording studio
last month at the age of 35.
A spokeswoman for the New York Office of
Chief Medical Examiner told Reuters that ODB's death has been ruled an
accidental overdose. The examiner office found traces of cocaine and the
prescription drug Tramadol in his system.
ODB, real name Russell Jones, complained
of chest pains before collapsing in a recording studio on November 13th,
two days shy of his 36th birthday. (see
story)
Aside from his music, ODB was as well known
for his colorful exploits and run-ins with the law. His big break in music
came as a founding member of the rap group Wu-Tang Clan.
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