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Coroner's verdict: This is how Whitney died.

For weeks the media has been speculating the reason behind Whitney Houston’s shock death on February 11 – the night before the Grammys.

Now they have some answers.

‘s death was accidental. She died by accidental drowning, according to the Los Angeles coroner. But heart disease and cocaine use were also contributing factors.

Coroner spokesman Craig Harvey said autopsy results indicated was a chronic cocaine user. He also said marijuana and Xanax were found in the singer’s system. No foul play was suspected.

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This is from the Huffington Post:

The 48-year-old was later laid to rest in New Jersey where Houston’s ex-husband, Bobby Brown, received negative attention after leaving his ex-wife’s funeral early due to a seating dispute.

Since her passing, media scrutiny has landed on Houston’s daughter, Bobbi Kristina who is reportedly romantically involved with her unofficially adopted brother — although rumors of the pair’s engagement have been shot down. Bobbi Kristina will also serve as the sole heir to Houston’s estate.

The 48-year-old died in a Beverly Hills hotel room on February 11, one day before the Grammy awards, where .

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cjg 12 years ago

can someone explain how heart disease caused drowning? did she have a heart attack?


Bec 12 years ago

How can we speculate on the cause of death for MONTHS when Whitney only died 1 and a half months ago?????(1m and 12 days to be exact)