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George Michael died of natural causes

The autopsy report has come back on pop star George Michael who we lost on Christmas Day 2016, stating he died of heart disease and a fatty liver:

Thames Valley Police originally said his death was unexplained but not suspicious and an initial post-mortem examination was “inconclusive”.

On Tuesday, the coroner said in a statement: “Inquiries into the death of George Michael have been concluded and the final post-mortem report received.
“As there is a confirmed natural cause of death, being dilated cardiomyopathy with myocarditis and fatty liver, the investigation is being discontinued and there is no need for an inquest or any further enquiries.

“No further updates will be provided and the family requests the media and public respect their privacy.”

The medical terms used on death certificates outline the cause of death, but not all the risk factors that have led up to it.

George Michael’s lists three conditions: dilated cardiomyopathy, myocarditis and fatty liver.

This means his heart was enlarged, weakened and inflamed. The muscle wasn’t doing the job of pumping blood as well as it should have.

His liver was also abnormal, containing unhealthy collections of fat. There are many possible causes for this – heavy alcohol use is one. – [BBC News]

Michael’s partner Kenny Goss said recently, “I think his body just gave up. All these years, it was just weak.”

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