The official cause of Houston's death was drowning and the "effects of atherosclerotic heart disease and cocaine use". The amount of cocaine found in Houston's body indicated that she used the substance shortly before her death. Toxicology results revealed additional drugs in her system: diphenhydramine, alprazolam, cannabis and cyclobenzaprine. (11 February 2012)
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Wednesday 6th of August 1969 (-) — Philosopher Theodor Adorno dies of heart palpitations after climbing a 3000m mountain against advice by his doctor. Adorno was convinced that recent attacks by students were directed against his theories as well as his person and he feared that the current political situation may lead to totalitarianism.