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So it's possible to die from a "broken heart".

It's called Broken Heart Syndrome. And happens often to the long term partners of those who have died. Case in point Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher. Well, they were mother and daughter but it's an example.
I've heard of wives/husbands dying within days of each other, now this occurrence or syndrome has a name.

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samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

Yes, there is such a thing, but it isn't associated with cocaine use!

Cavedweller · 46-50, F

@samueltyler2 I didn't mention cocaine use. Please explain?

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

@Cavedweller there were reports of cocaine in Carrie Fisher's autopsy report. I am not sure about her mother. Takasubo, or broken heart syndrome has specific findings, not reporter in either case.

Cavedweller · 46-50, F

@samueltyler2 Fair enough but do you think it's possible? Broken Heart Syndrome?

Cavedweller · 46-50, F

@samueltyler2 Actually not fair enough. I stand by my post, toxicology reports aside.

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

Possible, but not what the media reported.