After the death of “Foo Fighters” drummer
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Ten substances detected in Taylor Hawkins’ blood
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6 Images Fans mourn the loss of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins
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Bogota A first forensic examination of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, who died unexpectedly in Colombia, found ten different substances in his body.
These included THC (marijuana), tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines and opioids, as the Attorney General of the South American country announced on Saturday (local time).
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The National Forensic Institute is continuing its medical investigation to clarify the circumstances that led to the artist’s death, it said. The Attorney General’s office will continue to investigate and inform about the results in due course. Hawkins died on Friday while on tour in Colombia at the age of 50.
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The drummer was found dead in a hotel in the Colombian capital Bogotá, the magazine “Semana” initially reported on Friday (local time). The “Foo Fighters” were supposed to perform there on Friday night at the Estéreo Picnic music festival.
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Nothing was initially known about the cause of death. The Attorney General of the South American country wrote on Twitter on Saturday that it had appointed a special team of prosecutors and investigators to support the investigation.
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According to initial reports, Hawkins complained of chest pains and an ambulance was called. However, by the time he arrived, Hawkins had already died. The responsible health department in Bogotá confirmed the course of events on Saturday.
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US singer Miley Cyrus burst into tears at a tribute to Hawkins at Brazil’s Lollapalooza Festival. Hawkins was the first person she contacted after her plane was struck by lightning in Paraguay, the 29-year-old said on Saturday (local time) as broadcast on Brazilian television. She dedicated the song “Angels Like You” to him. The “Foo Fighters” were originally supposed to conclude the festival in São Paulo on Sunday evening.
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Hawkins has been with the Foo Fighters – one of America’s most influential and critically acclaimed alternative rock bands – since 1997. He was involved as a drummer on some of the group’s biggest hits, including “Learn to Fly” and “Best of You.” He previously played drums for Canadian singer Alanis Morissette.
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