More tests needed to determine cause of Carrie Fisher's heart attack

Carrie Fisher's death certificate has confirmed that the Star Wars actor and Hollywood screenwriter died of a heart attack, but says more tests are needed to find out what caused it.

More tests needed to determine cause of Carrie Fisher's heart attack

Carrie Fisher's death certificate has confirmed that the Star Wars actor and Hollywood screenwriter died of a heart attack, but says more tests are needed to find out what caused it.

The Los Angeles County death certificate, obtained by The Associated Press news agency, states under the "cause of death" heading: "Cardiac arrest/deferred."

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