Probe ongoing into James’ death
An autopsy performed over the weekend on “Super Freak” singer Rick James failed to establish the cause of his death, a Los Angeles County coroner’s spokesman said Monday.
The autopsy found no sign of foul play but “no obvious sign” of what caused the 56-year-old funk music pioneer’s death, coroner’s spokesman David Campbell said.
Toxicology tests, expected within 10 weeks, could provide a clearer picture, he said.
James, a diabetic, had a pacemaker.He died in his sleep Friday at his Los Angeles home. A public viewing will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park-Hollywood Hills. A memorial service will be held there at 11 a.m. Thursday.
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