The Most Bizarre Celebrity Autopsy Findings

The cause of Lisa Marie Presley's death, revealed seven months after her passing, has surprised many. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner determined that she died from a small bowel obstruction, which resulted from a previous weight loss surgery she had undergone. Scar tissue from the surgery led to a blockage in her small intestine, which, if left untreated, can lead to tissue death or perforation, ultimately resulting in death. Presley had complained of abdominal pain on January 12, and later experienced cardiac arrest due to the bowel obstruction. Despite the presence of standard therapeutic levels of drugs like oxycodone and quetapine metabolite in her system, the toxicology report concluded that they did not contribute to her death. The coroner ruled her cause of death as natural.

The autopsy confirmed that Heath Ledger's death was an accidental overdose resulting from a mixture of prescription drugs. The actor passed away due to acute intoxication from a combination of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam, and doxylamine, as reported by the New York City medical examiner's office.

Beloved comedian and 'Full House' star Bob Saget sadly passed away on January 9, 2022, in an unexpected manner. After a month, his cause of death was disclosed to the public. The 65-year-old actor was discovered deceased in his Florida hotel room while on a comedy tour across the United States. The autopsy results revealed that he died from a head trauma. It is believed that Saget had a fall and hit his head, and while the injury may not have seemed severe at the time, he subsequently passed away in his sleep. There were no substances such as drugs or alcohol involved, making his death a tragic accident resulting from a simple mishap.

According to the Los Angeles County Coroner, the actor was discovered in a defensive position known as a "pugilistic stance," indicating that he had his arms raised, attempting to shield his head and face. The cause of death was determined to be the combined impact of traumatic and thermal injuries. These findings suggest that the individual experienced both physical trauma and exposure to extreme heat, leading to their demise.

The tragic death of Robin Williams was determined to be caused by asphyxiation, indicating that he took his own life. The autopsy results showed the presence of antidepressants and a drug commonly used to treat Parkinson's disease in his system. However, it was also revealed that Williams did not have Parkinson's disease as previously believed. Instead, he suffered from Lewy body dementia, a condition that shares similar symptoms with Parkinson's and is frequently misdiagnosed as such. This insight into his medical condition shed light on the complexities and challenges Williams faced before his passing.

When news of Aaron Carter's death surfaced on November 5, 2022, the assumption was that the singer had succumbed to an overdose due to his history of addiction. However, the autopsy results, disclosed months later, revealed a different cause. Similar to several other celebrities in the past, it appears that Carter accidentally drowned in the bathtub after consuming a hazardous combination of substances. The report indicated that he had taken alprazolam, a form of Xanax, and had also inhaled difluoroethane, a chemical present in compressed air cans, known for producing a short-lived but intense high. Inhalation of difluoroethane is extremely dangerous and considered toxic. The interaction between these prescription drugs and the inhalants caused Carter to lose consciousness in the bathtub, where he was later discovered unresponsive by his housekeeper.

The autopsy of the singer revealed a significant and concerning level of alcohol in her bloodstream, measuring at 416 milligrams per 100 milliliters. It is important to note that a concentration as low as 350 milligrams is capable of causing respiratory failure. The findings indicated that Amy Winehouse essentially succumbed to the consequences of excessive alcohol consumption, leading to her untimely demise.

A coroner's report revealed that anemia caused by Brittany Murphy's menstrual flow weakened her immune system, leaving her vulnerable to a viral infection. Years later, a lab report commissioned by her father discovered high levels of heavy metals in a hair sample, raising concerns of possible poisoning. However, toxicologist Bruce Goldberger dismissed this possibility, providing an alternate perspective.

The cause of Michael Jackson's death was a fatal dose of propofol, a potent anesthetic prescribed by his physician, Conrad Murray, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter. Additionally, other drugs such as midazolam, diazepam, lidocaine, and ephedrine were found in Jackson's system. The autopsy concluded that there were no underlying anatomical issues that would have directly caused his death.

Carrie Fisher suffered a cardiac arrest while aboard a flight and was immediately transported to a hospital in Los Angeles, where she unfortunately passed away shortly thereafter. The official cause of death was determined to be sleep apnea. However, a subsequent toxicology review revealed the presence of a startling combination of substances in Fisher's system. These substances included alcohol, methadone, cocaine, MDMA, and opiates. The revelation of these drugs highlights the complex circumstances surrounding her untimely death.