Cause of Gwar Guitarist Corey Smoot's Death Determined (A Top Story)

. On Wednesday Cause of Gwar Guitarist Corey Smoot's Death Determined was a top story. Here is the recap: The Gwar camp sent out this update on Tuesday about the tragic death of Cory Smoot: The Smoot family and Slave Pit Inc. released a statement regarding the official cause of death of guitarist Cory Smoot. Cory had played the character of Flattus Maximus for over ten years, and was discovered dead on the band's tour bus on Nov. 3rd of this year. He was 34.

Stated North Dakota coroner William Masselo, MD:"We have finalized the autopsy report and death certificate. I have determined that Cory died from a coronary artery thrombosis brought about by his pre-existing coronary artery disease."

The band, which will continue as a four-piece until the current tour schedule is complete, has officially retired the character of Flattus Maximus, and has announced no plans regarding a new GWAR-tarist. - more on this story

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