By Osagie Alonge
Los Angeles County Coroner officials have confirmed the cause of Whitney Houston’s death.
The singer did not die from drowning as earlier rumoured but as a result of the combination of Xanax and other prescription drugs mixed with alcohol, family sources say.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ that multiple medicine bottles were found in the Beverly Hills hotel room where Whitney Houston died.
Among the pills found are ibuprofen (painkiller), Xanax (anti-depressant), Midol (for menstrual cramps), amoxicillin (for treating bacterial infections). Houston is said to have been suffering from a sore throat.
Reports say the family was informed by the Coroner officials that there ‘was not enough water in Whitney’s lungs to lead to the conclusion that she drowned’.
‘She may have died before she submerged herself into the bath tub filled with water’.
Family sources have told TMZ that it was the late singer’s aunt, Mary Jones, who discovered Whitney’s body in the bathtub.
We’re told Coroner’s officials informed the family there was not enough water in Whitney’s lungs to lead to the conclusion that she drowned.
A toxic report is expected to be released in a matter of weeks. Meanwhile, her body will be flown back to Atlanta tomorrow.
Houston died on February 12, 2012 at the age of 48.
19 comments
Na wa! When will all deez stars learn?
It was a pity d young lady died in vain.may God forgive her of her sins.(amen)
They keep making the same old mistake…#smh
Whitney may ur soul rest in peace. Amen
Na waoo
I still miss u,r.i.p whitney.gud nite.
I love and will always love you whitney. Sad two extreme talented singers whitney and amy among others ended this way. Sad. Rip
I love and will always love you whitney. Sad two extremely talented singers whitney and amy among others ended this way. Sad. Rip
Whitney was a genius with her ‘sonorous’ voice.May her gentle soul rest in perfect.Artistes should stay away 4rm drugs,it KILLS!
R.I.P
They’l mek it seem as if u cnt survive bn a star wtout drugs..bt hw wud i knw til i get dia..whitney,may d heavns hear u nw..
They all mek it seem as if u cnt survive bn a star wtout drugs..bt hw wud i knw til i get dia..whitney,may d heavns hear u nw..
Witney! may your soul rest in peace.others should learn a great lesson
illuminieti has hand in this 4 sure
Whitney rest in peace your music will continue to reign forever.
Rest in peace withney. My deepest thountgt goes her family, U will foreverly be remembered by your songs!!!
LOVE U MUCH, WILL MAKE A TRIBUTE 4 U; +2348050300288
The world will miss u. Wish u died differently, though it wouldnt have made any difference. May ur soul R.I.P.
rest in peace houston…….u will 4eva b in our heartz!!!