Cocaine contributed to Billy Mays' death


Published: August 7, 2009 by Tim Henley Comment on this article Leave a comment

The medical examiner determined the cause of death of television commercial pitchman Billy Mays.

The autopsy report indicates 50-year-old Mays, died June 27 from a heart attack, and cocaine use was contributing factor, according to the Associated Press. 

The prescription drugs tramadol, hydrocodone and oxycodone were also found in his system.  He was taking those drugs for his hip pain.



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