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Prince's Cause Of Death Has Been Revealed

Tests confirm he took a drug overdose.

Since the news broke that music legend Prince passed away on 21st April, the world has been wondering what caused his sudden death.

According to the Associated Press, a law enforcement official has now confirmed his cause of death as an opioid overdose.

Leading up to today's announcement, various reports have speculatedabout the cause of his death with many suggesting that a drug overdose could have been the cause.

Although the Midwest Examiner's Office said initially that an autopsy of the superstar was inconclusive, investigators reported in late April that Prince had been in possession of prescription painkillers.

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