Only Beyonce’s “Lemonade” kept him from the top. Following the shows, Prince boarded a private jet to return home.
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Toxicology tests for Prince’s autopsy concluded that the singer died from an accidental overdose of the opioid fentanyl.
According to CNN, the medical examiner’s report did not state whether the fentanyl was illegally obtained, made or prescribed.
According to the Midwest medical examiner’s office on Thursday, tests show that Prince died of an opioid overdose. Additionally, a box was checked for “accident” under manner of death.
Legal experts say the finding that Prince died of an accidental overdose of the synthetic opioid fentanyl could make the prospect of criminal charges more likely.
Deaths related to fentanyl have been rising in Minnesota, along with deaths from prescription opioids such as oxycodone and illicit versions such as heroin. Because of the risk of abuse, overdose and addiction, the Food and Drug Administration imposes tight restrictions on fentanyl; it is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance.
Fentanyl is a scourge throughout most states east of the Mississippi River, according to the CDC. If he did not, the person who gave it to him could be prosecuted.
Longtime friend and collaborator Sheila E. has told the media that Prince had physical issues from performing, citing hip and knee problems that she said came from years of jumping off risers and stage speakers in heels.
Illegal distribution of fentanyl resulting in death is punishable by a mandatory minimum 20-year sentence under federal law. Since his death at age 57 on April 21, a host of figures have emerged as key players in the investigation of how he died and in the ultimate division of his estate, which is worth millions.
Authorities are now focused on investigating how the pop star obtained the drugs and whether he had a prescription or not.
He said: “I packed this man’s bag on the daily”. Prince’s bodyguard had to carry him off of the plane.
And the day before he died, his team called an eminent opioid addiction specialist in California seeking urgent help for the singer, the doctor’s lawyer had said earlier. Andrew Kornfeld was one of the people to first discover Prince unresponsive in an elevator, and was the person who called 911.
His father, Dr. Howard Kornfeld, was scheduled to fly out to help the singer through his struggle with opioid addiction, but the hitmaker passed away the day before they were supposed to meet. The Kornfelds’ attorney, William Mauzy, has said Andrew – a non-physician unable to legally prescribe the drug – had meant to give the medication to a doctor who planned to see Prince on April 21. Sources said the stop was made because Prince was overdosing on opioids, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
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Dickerson maintained a close relationship with Prince and he spoke to the icon over the phone three weeks before his April 21st death.
