>from Billboard.com > >Entwistle Had Cocaine In System > >The Who's John Entwistle had cocaine in his system at the time of his June >27 death in Las Vegas, and the cause of death has been ruled an accident by >the Clark County (Nev.) Coroner's Office, Billboard.com has learned. The >consumption of cocaine exacerbated a pre-existing condition known as >ischemic heart disease, which restricts the flow of blood. Death occurred >due to "lethal drug effect in setting of significant natural disease," >according to the coroner. > >Entwistle, 57, was taking medication for a heart condition and died in his >hotel room just hours before the Who was to kick off its North American >summer tour. As previously reported, the first two shows were postponed but >the trek continued on with replacement bassist Pino Palladino. The Who plays >Mansfield, Mass., tomorrow (July 26). > >A band spokesperson could not be reached for comment at deadline.
