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Cause Of Death Determined For Jonathan Davis' Wife

New documents shed light on Deven Davis' passing.

October 11, 2018

Documents obtained by TMZ have revealed the official cause of death for Deven Davis, wife of Korn frontman Jonathan Davis.

Deven, who died August 17 of this year, died of an accidental drug overdose. Her system contained traces of cocaine, heroin, clonazepam (better known as the anxiety medication Kolonopin), fluoxatine (Prozac), and topiramate (meidcation for nerve pain).

In the statement he issued after his wife's death, Jonathan Davis mentioned his wife's issues with addiction and substance abuse.

Our hearts go out to Jonathan and all of his and Deven's loved ones.

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