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Turner Died of Cocaine OD

Music pioneer, 76, had a lifelong problem with drugs

By John Johnson, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 16, 2008 8:17 PM CST

(Newser) – Rock and soul legend Ike Turner died last month from a cocaine oversdose, a coroner's report says. Turner, 76, perhaps as famous for his abusive relationship with Tina Turner as for his pioneering music, had lifelong problems with drugs. The San Diego medical examiner says... Read full story »

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