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Title: Tom Petty died of accidental drug overdose, coroner and family say [opioids, fetanyl]
Source: NBC
URL Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture ... ose-coroner-family-say-n839381
Published: Jan 20, 2018
Author: Daniel Arkin and Andrew Blankstein
Post Date: 2018-01-20 12:18:02 by Tooconservative
Keywords: None
Views: 2516
Comments: 31

Rock superstar Tom Petty died of an accidental drug overdose as a result of taking various medications that included opioids, the Los Angeles county coroner and his family said Friday.

The beloved musician's system showed traces of fentanyl, oxycodone, temazepam, alprazolam, citalopram, acetylfentanyl and despropionyl fentanyl, according to a statement from Jonathan Lucas, the chief medical examiner for the coroner's office.

In a message posted on Facebook, Petty's wife and daughter confirmed he was taking a mix of drugs to treat health issues.

"Unfortunately Tom's body suffered from many serious ailments including emphysema, knee problems and most significantly a fractured hip," his wife, Dana, and daughter, Adria Petty, said. . . .


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#1. To: Tooconservative (#0)

"Unfortunately Tom's body suffered from many serious ailments including emphysema, knee problems and most significantly a fractured hip,"

I'd say most significantly drug addiction.

misterwhite  posted on  2018-01-20   12:22:28 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#2. To: misterwhite (#1)

I'd say most significantly drug addiction.

Whether addiction or not, it was *prescription* drugs that were involved.

Maybe they should be outlawed.

Regardless, I like Tom Petty. Made a number of good songs.

Pinguinite  posted on  2018-01-20   12:32:44 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#3. To: Pinguinite (#2)

Whether addiction or not, it was *prescription* drugs that were involved.

For Tom Petty's family to declare "accidental," is a complete turn-about of personal responsibility. He knew and his family knew the risks of the narcotics he took; and perhaps it was on a daily basis.

Totally disagree with you about your attempt of product differentiation concerning "prescription" vs. non-prescription narcotics. The signature of responsibility is the individual, his or herself.

buckeroo  posted on  2018-01-20   12:45:07 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#6. To: buckeroo (#3)

For Tom Petty's family to declare "accidental," is a complete turn-about of personal responsibility. He knew and his family knew the risks of the narcotics he took; and perhaps it was on a daily basis.

If you read the article, his hip problem had progressed to a very painful full break. Apparently, he was trying to kill the intense pain.

This isn't a terribly unusual story of overdosing with legal meds due to intense pain. I feel kinda sorry for him. Clearly, his body was just falling apart in a number of ways.

Tooconservative  posted on  2018-01-20   13:01:28 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#12. To: Tooconservative (#6)

This isn't a terribly unusual story of overdosing with legal meds due to intense pain. I feel kinda sorry for him.

I don't give a shit if the narcotics were prescribed by a medically authorized physician or the local street corner dealer.

The personal responsibility for taking the shit falls on Tom Petty. And LQQKY here: he dead man acting irresponsibly to himself.

buckeroo  posted on  2018-01-20   13:43:38 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#14. To: buckeroo (#12)

The personal responsibility for taking the shit falls on Tom Petty. And LQQKY here: he dead man acting irresponsibly to himself.

Well, if that floats yer boat, have at it.

I have a little more sympathy for people suffering general failure and intense pain day-to-day. Sometimes their judgment is impaired by taking these painkillers and other drugs. And lots of people die everyday from overdoses very similar to this one.

Tooconservative  posted on  2018-01-20   13:52:04 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#16. To: Tooconservative (#14)

I have a little more sympathy for people suffering general failure and intense pain day-to-day. Sometimes their judgment is impaired by taking these painkillers and other drugs. And lots of people die everyday from overdoses very similar to this one.

A little more sympathy? Next you will advocating the US Government to extract my hard earned dollars in the form of "voluntary contributions" towards the same aim.

It is called socialism that you advocate. You have no sympathy for those that work hard, earnestly and diligently towards ideal efforts in life that pursue objectives that benefit just about everyone. And, yeah ... I don't give a shit about irresponsible behaviour.

buckeroo  posted on  2018-01-20   14:10:00 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#17. To: buckeroo (#16)

A little more sympathy? Next you will advocating the US Government to extract my hard earned dollars in the form of "voluntary contributions" towards the same aim.

It is called socialism that you advocate. You have no sympathy for those that work hard, earnestly and diligently towards ideal efforts in life that pursue objectives that benefit just about everyone. And, yeah ... I don't give a shit about irresponsible behaviour.

You should calm down. I was talking about Tom Petty and his regrettable but not uncommon overdose on opiates.

Tooconservative  posted on  2018-01-20   14:32:18 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#18. To: Tooconservative (#17)

I was talking about Tom Petty and his regrettable but not uncommon overdose on opiates.

Then you admit, Petty committed suicide. Isn't that a irresponsible act toward oneself whether planned or otherwise?

buckeroo  posted on  2018-01-20   14:44:29 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#21. To: buckeroo (#18)

Idiot suicide is on purpose not accidental.

A K A Stone  posted on  2018-01-20   15:46:59 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#22. To: A K A Stone (#21)

Of course. Petty had taken these narcotics for years. He is totally responsible for his own self-inflicted demise.

buckeroo  posted on  2018-01-20   15:57:18 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#23. To: buckeroo (#22)

Accidents happen after all you were born.

A K A Stone  posted on  2018-01-20   15:59:10 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#24. To: A K A Stone (#23)

Aren't we sentient creatures capable of determining risk analysis as a matter of prevention as well as opportunities as a matter of innovation for all those around us besides ourselves?

buckeroo  posted on  2018-01-20   16:05:14 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


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