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Whitney Houston death: Autopsy shows no foul play or signs of trauma
Published Monday, Feb 13 2012, 10:04 GMT | By Daniel Sperling | 5 comments
A coroner examining the body of Whitney Houston has ruled that there was no "foul play" involved in her death.
The legendary singer passed away at the age of 48 on Saturday (February 11) at her hotel room in Los Angeles.
An autopsy carried out yesterday (February 12) has now been completed, though the official results have been put in a "security hold" until an investigation into her death finishes. It is speculated that they could be released in six to eight weeks' time.
However, Los Angeles Deputy Coroner Ed Winter has revealed minor details of the autopsy, saying there were "no signs of trauma" or "foul play" and confirming that Houston was found in her bathtub.
"There are reports she maybe was drowned, or overdosed, but we won't make a final determination until all the tests are in," he added.
Houston's family have been allowed to collect her body and proceed with funeral arrangements due to the cause of death being deferred.
Complete coverage of Whitney Houston's death:
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> Whitney Houston 1963-2012: Obituary
> Whitney Houston: Her best live performances
> Whitney Houston: A life in pictures
> Whitney Houston: Greatest musical achievements - pictures
> What is Whitney Houston's best song? Poll
> Jennifer Hudson's Whitney Houston Grammy Awards tribute: Watch
> Whitney Houston posthumously tops iTunes, Amazon charts
> Whitney Houston to dominate singles, album charts next week
View a gallery of Whitney Houston's life below:
The legendary singer passed away at the age of 48 on Saturday (February 11) at her hotel room in Los Angeles.
© Matt Sayles/AP/Press Association Images
An autopsy carried out yesterday (February 12) has now been completed, though the official results have been put in a "security hold" until an investigation into her death finishes. It is speculated that they could be released in six to eight weeks' time.
However, Los Angeles Deputy Coroner Ed Winter has revealed minor details of the autopsy, saying there were "no signs of trauma" or "foul play" and confirming that Houston was found in her bathtub.
"There are reports she maybe was drowned, or overdosed, but we won't make a final determination until all the tests are in," he added.
Houston's family have been allowed to collect her body and proceed with funeral arrangements due to the cause of death being deferred.
Complete coverage of Whitney Houston's death:
> Whitney Houston 1963-2012: Reactions
> Whitney Houston 1963-2012: Obituary
> Whitney Houston: Her best live performances
> Whitney Houston: A life in pictures
> Whitney Houston: Greatest musical achievements - pictures
> What is Whitney Houston's best song? Poll
> Jennifer Hudson's Whitney Houston Grammy Awards tribute: Watch
> Whitney Houston posthumously tops iTunes, Amazon charts
> Whitney Houston to dominate singles, album charts next week
View a gallery of Whitney Houston's life below:
Rising star Whitney Houston is seen with music producer Clive Davis, in 1983, shortly after signing a contract with Arista Records.
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