Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins had taken opiates and antidepressants before his death

His toxicological analysis “shows ten substances” for the moment found in his body “including THC (cannabis), antidepressants, benzodiazepines and opiates”, noted the prosecution of Bogota, where the drummer died.

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We know a little more about the circumstances of the death of Taylor Hawkins. The drummer of the alternative rock group Foo Fighters had consumed cannabis, opiates and antidepressants before dying on Friday night in a hotel in Bogota, Colombia, the Colombian prosecutor’s office announced on Saturday March 26.

“The toxicological analysis reports ten substances so far found in Taylor Hawkins’ body, including THC (cannabis), antidepressants, benzodiazepines and opiates”noted the prosecution in a press release.

Forensic pathologists continue to work “to the full clarification of the facts that led to the death” of Taylor Hawkins, he added. Shortly before dying, the 50-year-old drummer complained of a “chest pain”. Called for help at his hotel, a general practitioner tried unsuccessfully to resuscitate him, according to the town hall of Bogota.


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