2006-09-27 07:05:29 · 17 answers · asked by makeup girl 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Celebrities
Pathologist: Drug Combo Killed Smith Son
Sep 27, 5:57 PM EST
The Associated Press
Anna Nicole Smith's 20-year-old son died from a lethal combination of methadone and two antidepressant drugs, a U.S.-based pathologist who conducted a private autopsy said Wednesday.
Toxicology tests showed Daniel Smith had methadone, Zoloft and Lexapro in his system when he died Sept. 10 in a hospital room in the Bahamas where his former Playboy playmate mother was recuperating from giving birth to a daughter, according to Cyril Wecht.
"The fact that we have these drugs and the levels of the drugs overwhelmingly and most logically point to this being a tragic, accidental, drug-related death," Wecht told The Associated Press from his home in the Pittsburgh area.
Wecht said Smith apparently died from a "classical" combination of the drugs which had a lethal "cumulative effect on the central nervous system."
"Coroners working around the country, we see this in people taking two or three drugs or more," he said.
Smith had been reported to be suffering from depression in the weeks before he went to the Bahamas to visit his reality TV star mom and his newborn half-sister. Zoloft and Lexapro are antidepressants commonly prescribed for patients with anxiety and panic disorders.
Methadone, a pain-reliever, is also commonly used by people recovering from drug addictions.
"It is used for people who have been on heroin or morphine," Wecht said. "I have made those inquiries. I can only say to you no one has suggested anything having to do with drug addiction in this boy."
Wecht said he would share his results Thursday with the pathologist who conducted the official autopsy in the Bahamas, but did not know whether they would issue a joint report on the death.
In Nassau, Chief Magistrate Roger Gomez said he has not yet received official toxicology results, which will determine whether or not a jury inquest into the death is necessary.
Smith's body remained at a Bahamas funeral home hired by the family Wednesday.
Howard K. Stern, a lawyer for Anna Nicole Smith who was in the hospital room when Daniel died, told CNN's "Larry King Live" on Tuesday
2006-09-27 18:10:03 · answer #1 · answered by mystic rain 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not totally sure yet, but they DO know that there was a combination of Lexapro (an antidepressant/antianxiety drug) and Ambien (a sleeping pill) in Daniel's system. These are both prescribed by a doctor. Nothing illegal.
Daniel had also recently complained of having a "racing" heart and having a hard time catching his breath. The medical examiner believes it probably was a combo of the two meds and Daniel's preexisting heart condition that cause his tragic, accidental death.
Plus, the father of Anna Nicole's baby girl, Danilynne Hope, is her ever-present lawyer/confidante, Howard K. Stern, not that photographer Larry Birkhead who earlier claimed to be!
2006-09-27 07:11:41 · answer #2 · answered by sugarmagnolia0417 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're waiting for a tox screen of the blood, but from all indications it wasn't suicide, a heart condition that reportedly runs in the family, or an OD. What it seems to be from the stories I've read so far is that he may have had a fatal reaction to an antidepressant he had just been prescribed. But, it takes a few weeks for the results, so we just have to wait.
2006-09-27 07:11:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read in a paper today that he had a massive heart attack and that Anna Nicole had to sell her last photos of him to raise money for the funeral...dont know if thats just a rumour though
2006-09-27 07:09:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The latest report states that he died from a lethal combination of methadone and two antidepressant drugs. Toxicology tests showed Daniel Smith had methadone, Zoloft and Lexapro in his system when he died Sept. 10 in a hospital room in the Bahamas. They are calling it a tragic accidental drug related death. It is tragic. I can't imagine what it would be like to lose one of my children. What a horrible thing.
2006-09-27 15:22:43 · answer #5 · answered by jemmy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
son died in same hospital bed while sleeping with anna nicole. they moved him to the chair so it appeared that he died there. baby's father has been "allegedly" confirmed as attorney howard stern. "they are in love and will probably marry soon"
2006-09-27 07:13:07 · answer #6 · answered by Jackie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Last I heard about it, they were investgating the airline he was on??? Something happend on the flight, I guess.
2006-09-27 07:16:13 · answer #7 · answered by sc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they said he died in his sleep from a massive heart attack. however, an autopsy might reveal other SOURCES of death. we'll find out soon enough.
2006-09-27 07:12:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i haven't seen any thing yet but it might take a while longer..or she might know and don't want to tell anyone
2006-09-27 07:07:13 · answer #9 · answered by nas88car300 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No not yet but I am waiting also
2006-09-27 07:13:26 · answer #10 · answered by mandy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋