Ike Turner died of a cocaine overdose

The San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office's report says Ike Turner died of a cocaine overdose.

Ike Turner died of a cocaine overdose According to the report by the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office, the cause of death for Ike Turner was a cocaine overdose. "The cause of death for Ike Turner is cocaine toxicity with other significant conditions," was the official statement made by Medical Examiner Investigator Paul Parker. Hypertensive cardiovascular disease and pulmonary emphysema were the other conditions which played a significant role in the death of the musician. Turner's death would likely be ruled accidental, said Parker, although an official announcement has not yet been made. Ike Turner died on December 12th at age 76.

Ike Turner, infamous with the abuse of former wife Tina Turner, had regrettably admitted in the past the he uses drugs, mainly to stay awake and handle the non-stop touring during his rock n' roll years.

Published on 01/17/2008