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The Independent UK
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Heather Saul

Scott Weiland: Former Stone Temple Roses singer died of accidental cocaine and ethanol overdose

Scott Weiland died of an accidental overdose of cocaine, ethanol and the amphetamine MDA, a report by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office has determined. 

The former Stone Temple Pilots frontman was found dead in his tour bus in Bloomington, Minnesota on 3 December. He was 48-years-old. 

Cocaine was found discovered in Weiland’s bedroom and in other areas on the tour bus by police after his death. 

Weiland had a well-documented history of alcohol and drug abuse throughout his life, which was noted by the medical examiner in his report.

The officer also highlighted a history of heart disease and asthma, according to The Associated Press

 

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