ODB's death ruled an accident

The death of rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard (ODB) has been ruled an accident by the New York medical examiner's office.

Thu, 16 Dec, 2004 - 16:59

The death of rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard (ODB) has been ruled an accident by the New York medical examiner's office.

Officials have declared the Wu-Tang Clan star died from the combined effects of cocaine and a prescription painkiller, but had no proof his death was planned.

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