Prince's final days: few clues pointed to secret behind star's untimely death

May 01, 2016 11:12

Prince betrayed few signs of his ill health and apparent dependency on painkillers in the lead-up to what would be a miserable end for the music great

A description of prescription drugs found at Paisley Park was corroborated by the account of a law enforcement official who has spoken to the Associated Press.

An autopsy was completed of Friday 22 April, but an official cause of death may not be known for weeks. A spokesperson for the Midwest Medical Examiners office declined further comment until the toxicology report is released.

The revelation that Prince may have been a long-term drug user didnt surprise Michael Padden, an attorney who represented the musicians half-brother and half-sister in litigation previously some against Prince himself.

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