Jay Reatard - Cocaine The Cause Of Reatard's Death

03 February 2010 21:56

Cocaine The Cause Of Reatard's Death

Rocker JAY REATARD's death was caused by cocaine and alcohol, according to new autopsy results.

Memphis-area Medical Examiner Dr. Karen E. Chancellor has ruled the cult singer/songwriter died from "cocaine toxicity", adding "alcohol was a contributing factor in his death."

Reatard, real name Jimmy Lee Lindsey Jr., reportedly died in his sleep on 12 January (10). He was 29.


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