Police Investigating Prince’s Death Are Focusing on Painkillers

Police Investigating Prince’s Death Are Focusing on Painkillers
Singer Prince (R) and his then wife Manuela Testolini sit in the audience at the 35th Annual NAACP Image Awards held at the Universal Amphitheatre in Hollywood, Calif., on March 6, 2004. Frank Micelotta/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Sources close to authorities’ investigation into Prince’s death told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune on Monday that they’re investigating whether painkillers played a role.

“Several familiar with the probe have told the Star Tribune that painkillers may have taken a toll on the musician during his final weeks,” the paper writes.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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