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Ike Turner died from cocaine overdose

Turner - Died from cocaine overdose
Turner - Died from cocaine overdose

Soul singer Ike Turner died from a cocaine overdose, according to the San Diego County medical examiner.


The 76-year-old was found dead at his home near San Diego on 12 December last year.

The medical examiner yesterday said that an autopsy proved that a long history of cardiovascular disease and emphysema had contributed to the star's death.

Turner reportedly had a history of cocaine addiction stretching over 30 years.

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