She actually died of a drug underdose, if you can even believe it. And if “underdose” is a word.
Casey Johnson’s autopsy results were revealed today and although everyone was certain that the heiress would turn up with any number of drugs in her system, that wasn’t the case at all. Casey Johnson died because she didn’t take care of her diabetes. From TMZ:
The L.A.County Coroner says the cause of death was “Diabetic Ketoacidosis” and the manner of death was “natural.”
But our sources say the Coroner’s findings clearly show Johnson — who died at 30 — was not taking her insulin shots, was not exercising, did not follow her strict diet and was not taking other medicines she needed.
Diabetic Ketoacidosis is a technical term for lack of insulin, which often leads to a diabetic coma. We previously reported where Johnson was hospitalized for diabetic comas at least twice before her death.
Although Casey’s death has been chalked up to diabetes, we also have to consider what kind of state someone would have to be in to show such disregard for their health. Clearly there is much more to this story than diabetes. Casey was a mother, she was wealthy, she supposedly was in love with her fiancee Tila Tequila (although those close to her say that that whole relationship was just a plea for attention.) She had no reason not to take her medication if she wanted to live and she had to know that death was a possible result of her inability to care for herself if she’d already been in two diabetic comas. Unfortunately, I’m pretty convinced that Casey’s real cause of death was whatever depression or mental illness she suffered from in addition to the diabetes.
You guys remember Jason Mraz? I barely do, but the dude said some smart stuff on the red carpet last week at the Grammys. The singer spoke with PopEater on the red carpet and told them that he was wearing a pin to show his support gay marriage. He explained:
“I’m in the fight for marriage equality. That’s why I’m wearing this pin tonight. I’ve just been doing a couple of different activities and events speaking out as a straight man about civil rights.”
And then he started calling out musicians who he thinks could be showing some more support (or any at all):
“The more straight people, the better, so big names that cause a stir in the media, like Kanye West and John Mayer. [Mayer's] recently been very transparent in what he’s been saying or tweeting and I would love to see some more empowering transparency rather than material or self-loathing. Same as with Kanye — I feel like he’s such a huge presence that if he really promotes it and says, ‘Listen, you need to do this,’ more people would rally for the cause. The more straight heavy-hitters [that] speak up could really benefit the cause.”
While I’m not sure he was trying to put down John and Kanye, he makes a very good point about both of them: Nothing they say is of a ton of value. Sure, sure. I’m interested in John Mayer’s insights to Tiger’s cheating because he’s funny and realistically, I’d listen to him talk about nearly anything… but why can’t he use that smart mouth and brain to promote some awareness? I bet if John spent one interview talking about something more worthwhile than his junk and Kanye spent one award show interrupting about one cause other than Beyonce, they’d probably help turn their public images around. You know, if striving for equal rights wasn’t enough incentive.
…and it is and isn’t what you’d think. Brittany Murphy died of pneumonia, iron deficiency and prescription drug intoxication. Her death has officially been ruled accidental. Here’s more info from TheWrap:
Toxoicology reports detailing the exact nature of the drugs found in Murphy’s system have still not been released, but results from an autopsy were announced on Thursday.
Craig R. Harvey, the coroner’s department chief investigator, told TheWrap that “a list of all the specific drugs” found in Murphy’s system “will be released when the full report is issued in two weeks.” Nor would Harvey elaborate on the nature of the “drug intake” that is listed as how Murphy’s “injury” occured.
These results put the meth/cocaine rumors that Brittany battled for the last several years to rest, but continues to support the notion that there are no drugs more dangerous than the kinds the doctors are giving out these days. Between Heath Ledger, DJ AM and now Brittany, we’ve seen many celebrities leave us due, at least in part, to their use of prescription drugs. These deaths have to serve as a warning to not just all of us, but specifically celebrities who have no problem getting a doctor to write them up a prescription for anything they want. I’m talking to you, Lohan.
Pete Wentz has a “falling out” with his band … and ends up unemployed. [Celebslam]
Sarah Chalke, who mostly reminds me of Roseanne, to star in upcoming ABC sitcom Freshmen. [Pajiba]
“The Humpty Dance” sets epic example for bathroom sex. [Zelda Lily]
Snooki finally takes out the Bump-It and shows us the executive side of the Jersey Shore. [Allie Is Wired]
Gwyneth Paltrow still an asshat, still insists that you shouldn’t eat meat … Sometimes. [Celebitchy]
Jack Nicholson’s daughter looks way hotter in her bikini than he does fully clothed. [Pop On The Pop]
Lady Gaga sports a “Little Monsters” tattoo … and no, not as in Howie Mandel and Fred Savage, ’cause I know that’s what you were thinking. [Amy Grindhouse]
Mel Gibson is so hella hella crazy that I can’t even begin to delve into an analysis right now. I’ll save that for the next time, and I’m sure there will be one, but for right now: Just check out this interview he did with Dean Richards.
Mel went on the show to promote his new movie, and like any star with a scandalous past, he was asked some questions about his DUI/antisemitism in addition to questions about the movie. That’s such standard interview stuff that I’m almost a little shocked that an old player like Mel has such a hard time grasping the concept. Instead of saying “no comment”, Mel tries to put on this “cool guy” attitude that’s just… obnoxious to watch. He’s all “That was like, four years ago, aren’t you over that, dude?” And I’m like, “The Holocaust was like, 45 years ago and pretty much no one is over that, so not really, dude!”. Because the only thing more disgusting than being prejudice is being prejudice and cowardly, right?! And then he called this Dean bro an asshole!
Well, if we didn’t learn it by watching Garden State, we learned it by watching 500 Daze of Bummer. The manic pixie dream girl always gets the hotties, right? I’ve been doing some research for us, ladies, and I think I found a great real-life example for us all to follow: the woman moving around like a moron in these photos. Yup, Kate Hudson! I should have known all along. The pot-smoking, the bearded men, the giggle, the care-free jerking around of her body in perfectly public places- this is who we have to try and be, girls. I mean, look at Kate! She’s on the set of her new movie Earthbound, and instead of relaxing in her trailer with a magazine and some coffee, she’s putting herself out there as a free and original spirit for all of the world to see. Of course that’s what men want! It was in front of our eyes the whole time! Take notes.
