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Coroner Rules Gans' Death Accidental

Vegas entertainer died from 'toxic reaction' to pain medication

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(Newser) – Las Vegas entertainer Danny Gans' death early last month at the age of 52 was accidental, a coroner ruled yesterday. The longtime Vegas Strip fixture, known as the "Man of Many Voices," suffered from underlying health problems including high blood pressure and chronic pain syndrome and died from a toxic reaction to a painkiller, the Las Vegas Sun reports. The coroner declined to say how much of the painkiller was found in Gans' bloodstream or whether the singer had a prescription for the drug.

A sign commemorates the death of Danny Gans outside the Encore hotel and casino in Las Vegas.
A sign commemorates the death of Danny Gans outside the Encore hotel and casino in Las Vegas.   (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Danny Gans dusts off the marquee of New York's Neil Simon Theater, which hosted his one-man show,
Danny Gans dusts off the marquee of New York's Neil Simon Theater, which hosted his one-man show, "Danny Gans: The Man of Many Voices."   (AP Photo/Marty Reichenthal, file)
IDanny Gans, seen here at an NBA All-Star game in Las Vegas died in his sleep last month.
IDanny Gans, seen here at an NBA All-Star game in Las Vegas died in his sleep last month.   (AP Photo/Las Vegas News Bureau, Bob Brye)
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Jun 10, 09 7:50 AM CDT
Another celebrity drug overdose covered up. Doctors need to be held accountable for over prescribing fatal drugs. Reply
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Jun 10, 09 12:45 PM CDT
it is all about image,for the city of l.v. , for the industry. Reply
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Jun 10, 09 3:43 PM CDT
The prescription is only as good as the patient follows it..."if two pills are good three is better" mentality is common..... Reply
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