When Famous People Die, It's Always Mysterious
In the last couple of days we've had three relatively famous people die, two apparently for no known medical reason and one from a gunshot wound, which may or may not have been the result of a crime.
Call me a skeptic, or a pessimist or even a hateful misanthrope, but why do they bother lying to us (us being the public) when they know eventually we will find out the truth? Delusional.
First up, Kevin Dubrow, lead singer for the 80's hair metal band Quiet Riot. QR had a huge hit with "Cum On Feel The Noize" and not much else. But hey, it was the 80's, it was hair metal, what more do you want? Sadly Kevin was found dead in his Las Vegas home on Sunday afternoon. No known cause for his death was given. Kevin was 52. Certainly no spring chicken, but without a history of serious illness or complicating health concerns, why would anyone expect an otherwise healthy guy to die at 52? With no known cause. Don't misunderstand me, I realize it takes time to determine *exactly* what caused someone's death. But there are ALWAYS clues. And with famous people some clues are a little more obvious that others. If ya' know what I'm sayin, and I think you do.
Next up on the coroner's roster is Casey Calvert. Casey is the rhythm guitarist for the band Hawthorne Heights and was 25 26 when he died. According to the band's website, Casey was found dead on the band's tour bus and that he died in his sleep. They asked the public and media to refrain from speculation out of respect, and stated emphatically Casey was not doing anything illegal. So far news reports are pointing to acute asthma as a possible cause.
Ok, I'll admit I was only vaguely aware of who Hawthorne Heights were before this. I am old, and old people don't listen to rock music. Therefore I have no idea what kind of shenanigans this band gets into. I mean were this Amy Winehouse (I can't believe she's STILL alive) and they tried to imply she died of natural causes - well - I would gouge out my own eyes. Still...another rock star found dead after the biggest party weekend of the year, something doesn't add up here. Oh, and 25 26-year olds don't die in their sleep. Give me a break. Choke on their own vomit? Yes. Slip into a heroin-induced coma? Of course. Have their heart explode from too much cocaine? Sure, that I'll buy, but sleep to death? Um no.
