Scott Weiland: Toxicology Report Reveals Cause of Death

Earlier this month, rock legend Scott Weiland passed away on his tour bus just hours before he was scheduled to take the stage in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Weiland’s cause of death was initially reported as cardiac arrest, with no further details provided.

Given his lifelong struggles with addiction and substance abuse, many fans assumed the 48-year-old had overdosed, but Weiland also had a family history of premature death from heart disease (Scott lost a younger brother to cardiomyopathy in 2007.), and the underlying cause of his passing remained unclear until today.

TMZ is now reporting that Weiland did in fact overdose on a cocktail of illegal and prescription substances.

According to the website, a toxicology report reveals that Weiland’s heart stopped due to large quantities of cocaine, ecstasy and alcohol that were found in his system.

The former Stone Temple Pilots had reportedly also been using Xanax, sleeping pills and Viagra in his final days, but the report indicates that those drugs did not play a role in his death.

In his later years, Scott’s personal troubles eclipsed his prodigious talent, and he made often made headlines for his brushes with the law and erratic behavior.

In a stirring open letter to fans, Weiland’s ex-wife, Mary Fosberg, asked fans not to “glorify” his death and to instead take the singer’s shortened life as a reminder of the tragic toll of addiction. 

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Scott Weiland: Cause of Death Revealed

Last night, Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland passed away at the age of 48, just hours before he was scheduled to take the stage in Bloomington, Minnesota.

It was initially reported that Weiland died quietly in his sleep, but the exact cause of his death was not known until moments ago.

According to TMZ, first responder’s determined that Scott died of cardiac arrest. His heart reportedly stopped beating well before medical personnel arrived on the scene.

The underlying cause of Weiland’s heart failure remains unknown, but sources say an autopsy has been scheduled.

The singer, who co-wrote and recorded such hits as “Tripping On a Hole in a Paper Heart” and “Interstate Love Song,” had a long history of drug and alcohol abuse.

In his later years, Scott’s personal troubles eclipsed his prodigious talent, and he made often made headlines for his brushes with the law.

Weiland was arrested for DUI on multiple occasions, and he’s spoken openly about his struggles heroin and cocaine addiction.

It’s widely believed that Weiland relapsed in the days leading up to his premature death.

A towering figure in the American rock music scene for over two decades, Weiland is being mourned by famous collaborators and admirers alike, many of whom have posted tributes to the late legend on social media:

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Scott Weiland: Mourned by Celebrities Everywhere

All of Hollywood was taken by sad surprise on Thursday, December 3 when it was announced that Scott Weiland had passed away.

Best known as the lead singer of Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver, Weiland was found dead on his tour bus while on his way to a concert with the group Scott Weiland & The Wildabouts.

With details still coming in regarding this tragedy, here"s a look at what various celebrities have said on social media in response to the news:

1. Alyssa Milano

Rest, Scott. In peace.

2. Taylor Momsen

Rock and Roll lost a soul tonight…#rip #scottweiland #yourmusicmovedme

3. Jack Osbourne

Deeply saddened to hear about the loss of #scottweiland my thoughts are with his family.

4. Ingrid Michaelson

So sad to hear of Scott Weiland’s passing. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

5. Amanda de Cadenet

The last time I saw Scott,we took pics at his house.He struggled so hard.I can only hope he has some peace now.

6. Billy Unger

Such terrible news.. The life caught up to him. RIP Scott Weiland. You’ll be missed.

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Scott Weiland Dies; Stone Temple Pilots Singer Was 48

Scott Weiland – the rock star best known as the lead singer of Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver – has reportedly passed away at the age of 48.

Jane’s Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro broke the news moments ago in a series of social media posts:

“Just learned our friend Scott Weiland has died,” Navarro tweeted. “So gutted, I am thinking of his family tonight.”

The Los Angeles radio station KNAC  confirmed the news shortly thereafter.

Weiland’s cause of death of is unknown, but the singer struggled with drug and alcohol abuse throughout his career, and many fans are speculating that his addictions may have contributed to his early demise.

Best known for his work with STP, Weiland wrote and recorded such hits as “Interstate Love Song,” “Plush,” and “Creep.”

Weiland was fired from Stone Temple Pilots in 2013 and went on to front the supergroup Velvet Revolver along with former members of Guns N’ Roses.

In the later stages of his career, Weiland made more headlines for his legal troubles than for his music.

The singer was arrested multiple times for drug and alcohol related offenses over the past decade.

He was reportedly found dead on his tour bus by his personal manager earlier tonight.

We’ll have updates on this story as more information becomes available.

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