Prince Reportedly Overdosed On Painkiller Days Before Death

prince3Prince reportedly overdosed on Percocet just days before he was found dead on Thursday in Minnesota.

He was using the drug to treat a hip problem tied to corrective surgery in 2010, according to TMZ.

Prince’s jet plane made an emergency landing in Moline, Illinois last Friday due to a medical emergency. His rep said at the time that the singer was struggling with the flu. But, according to a new report, Prince had to receive a “save shot,” an injection or nasal spray to treat drug overdoses, at the airport. He was also seen pacing outside a Walgreen’s the day before his death.

Percocet is a highly-addictive painkiller that treats moderate to severe pain. It’s a combination of acetaminophen and oxycodone.

Authorities found Prince unresponsive in an elevator when they arrived Thursday morning, responding to a 911 call. First responders tried CPR, but were unable to revive the pop star and he was pronounced dead at 10:07AM.

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Prince’s death. His autopsy is being performed today.

– Variety

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