Read Carrie Fisher’s autopsy, Cocaine, Heroin, Ecstasy.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Carrie Fisher’s autopsy report shows the actress had cocaine in her system when she fell ill on a plane last year, but investigators could not determine what impact the cocaine and other drugs found in her system had on her death.

The report released Monday states Fisher may have taken cocaine three days before the Dec. 23 flight on which she became ill. She died four days later.

It also found traces of heroin, other opiates and MDMA, which is also known as ecstasy, but that they could not determine when Fisher had taken those drugs. The findings were based on toxicology screenings done on samples taken when the “Star Wars” actress arrived at a Los Angeles hospital.

Coroner’s officials ruled Fisher died from sleep apnea and a combination of other factors. A news release issued Friday mentioned drugs were found in Fisher’s system, but it did not provide details.

Monday’s full report contains a detailed explanation of the results, such as why investigators believe Fisher took cocaine at least three days before her flight.

“At this time the significance of cocaine cannot be established in this case,” the report states.

It also states that while heroin is detectable in the system for a briefer period of time, investigators could not determine when Fisher, 60, took it or the ecstasy. Toxicology tests also found other opiates in Fisher’s system, including morphine, although the report states the morphine could have been a byproduct of heroin.

“Ms. Fisher suffered what appeared to be a cardiac arrest on the airplane accompanied by vomiting and with a history of sleep apnea. Based on the available toxicological information, we cannot establish the significance of the multiple substances that were detected in Ms. Fisher’s blood and tissue, with regard to the cause of death,” the report states.

Among the factors that contributed to Fisher’s death was buildup of fatty tissue in the walls of her arteries, the coroner’s office said last week.

A phone message left for Fisher’s brother, Todd, was not immediately returned.

Todd Fisher said Friday he was not surprised that drugs may have contributed to his sister’s death.

“I would tell you, from my perspective that there’s certainly no news that Carrie did drugs,” Todd Fisher said. He noted that his sister wrote extensively about her drug use, and that many of the drugs she took were prescribed by doctors to try to treat her mental health conditions.

Fisher long battled drug addiction and mental illness. She said she smoked pot at 13, used LSD by 21 and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 24. She was treated with electroshock therapy and medication.

“I am not shocked that part of her health was affected by drugs,” Todd Fisher said.

He said his sister’s heart condition was probably worsened by her smoking habit, as well as the medications she took. “If you want to know what killed her, it’s all of it,” he said.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Carrie Fisher’s autopsy report shows the actress had cocaine in her system when she fell ill on a plane last year, but investigators could not determine what impact the cocaine and other drugs found in her system had on her death.

The report released Monday states Fisher may have taken cocaine three days before the Dec. 23 flight on which she became ill. She died four days later.

It also found traces of heroin, other opiates and MDMA, which is also known as ecstasy, but that they could not determine when Fisher had taken those drugs. The findings were based on toxicology screenings done on samples taken when the “Star Wars” actress arrived at a Los Angeles hospital.

Coroner’s officials ruled Fisher died from sleep apnea and a combination of other factors. A news release issued Friday mentioned drugs were found in Fisher’s system, but it did not provide details.

Monday’s full report contains a detailed explanation of the results, such as why investigators believe Fisher took cocaine at least three days before her flight.

“At this time the significance of cocaine cannot be established in this case,” the report states.

It also states that while heroin is detectable in the system for a briefer period of time, investigators could not determine when Fisher, 60, took it or the ecstasy. Toxicology tests also found other opiates in Fisher’s system, including morphine, although the report states the morphine could have been a byproduct of heroin.

“Ms. Fisher suffered what appeared to be a cardiac arrest on the airplane accompanied by vomiting and with a history of sleep apnea. Based on the available toxicological information, we cannot establish the significance of the multiple substances that were detected in Ms. Fisher’s blood and tissue, with regard to the cause of death,” the report states.

Among the factors that contributed to Fisher’s death was buildup of fatty tissue in the walls of her arteries, the coroner’s office said last week.

A phone message left for Fisher’s brother, Todd, was not immediately returned.

Todd Fisher said Friday he was not surprised that drugs may have contributed to his sister’s death.

“I would tell you, from my perspective that there’s certainly no news that Carrie did drugs,” Todd Fisher said. He noted that his sister wrote extensively about her drug use, and that many of the drugs she took were prescribed by doctors to try to treat her mental health conditions.

Fisher long battled drug addiction and mental illness. She said she smoked pot at 13, used LSD by 21 and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 24. She was treated with electroshock therapy and medication.

“I am not shocked that part of her health was affected by drugs,” Todd Fisher said.

He said his sister’s heart condition was probably worsened by her smoking habit, as well as the medications she took. “If you want to know what killed her, it’s all of it,” he said.

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http://documents.latimes.com/read-ca...shers-autopsy/

Oh come on... why do you gotta do that, don't taint her image. Its not like people didn't know she had done drugs?

[RampageBW1]

Actors/Actresses doing drugs? I am shocked, I tell you, SHOCKED!

[ParanoiD84]

Nice drugs exept for the heroin but not a good idea mixing them all.

[Zomis]

Oh come on... why do you gotta do that, don't taint her image. Its not like people didn't know she had done drugs?

We shouldn't report facts because it's unfair!

[Allybeboba]

Read an article on it yesterday. It seems her family wasn't too surprised by the results.

[Zomis]

If she did coke how was she so fat!?

[Edge-]

Oh come on... why do you gotta do that, don't taint her image. Its not like people didn't know she had done drugs?

How is that tainting her image? It's true, no? And her struggles with mental health and drugs are pretty well documented, so this isn't really a "revelation" in that nobody could have expected or guessed it.

If she did coke how was she so fat!?

Because she knew it would let people make unfunny jokes off of the deaths of others.

[Sinyc]

Oh come on... why do you gotta do that, don't taint her image. Its not like people didn't know she had done drugs?

Because when you only report the facts/stats that you like, you are spreading propaganda and it's dangerous? No reason to shelter people from the real world.

Give it to them straight and let them come to their own conclusions. Don't try to twist the narrative to control how/what the people think.

[Shadowferal]

Kinda sad. She could have been part of a new growing storyline...Sorry if that comes across as a bit cold. But Star Wars was the only thing I felt invested in as it pertains to her life.

[derpkitteh]

oh well. doesn't make me think lesser of her really.

[ohiostate124]

Not really a suprise to anyone. Rip but she has probably been involved with drugs most of her life. Doesn't change the fact that she is one of the greatest female characters ever.

[derpkitteh]

If she did coke how was she so fat!?

coke bloat, my dude. makes you kinda chubby eventually.

just look at bam margera.

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Oh come on... why do you gotta do that, don't taint her image. Its not like people didn't know she had done drugs?

I'm pretty sure she did that all on her own.

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coke bloat, my dude. makes you kinda chubby eventually.

just look at bam margera.

Heroin makes you retain water.

[Azgraal]

If she did coke how was she so fat!?

Because it wasn't Diet Coke.

[MatadorMedia]

Why would you even post this? Everyone knows she's had trouble with drugs; leave her alone let her rest in peace.

[Orange Joe]

How is that tainting her image? It's true, no? And her struggles with mental health and drugs are pretty well documented, so this isn't really a "revelation" in that nobody could have expected or guessed it.

Exactly, nothing stated in OP has changed how I think about her.

[A dot Ham]

How is that tainting her image? It's true, no? And her struggles with mental health and drugs are pretty well documented, so this isn't really a "revelation" in that nobody could have expected or guessed it.

It just makes her death less of tragedy and more of a "damn girl you fucked up".

[Edge-]

It just makes her death less of tragedy and more of a "damn girl you fucked up".

I don't agree with that view, it's still a tragedy just as much as it was yesterday before I knew any of this information. Per the article, it doesn't seem like these directly contributed to her death, even.

[Jtbrig7390]

It just makes her death less of tragedy and more of a "damn girl you fucked up".

Ok and......

Can't deal with the fact's then stay inside your own bubble (Not meaning you personally). We shouldn't hide facts because it will taint someones image or anything.

Screw the bullshit and tell it how it is.