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Prince's cause of death undetermined amid tabloid speculations of drug use

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By Jennifer Brett
April 22, 2016

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Prince's body has been returned to his family as authorities continue their investigation into the singer's cause of death.

Investigators found no signs of trauma, and suicide is not suspected, Carver County Sheriff Jim Olson said during a news conference.

Official details remain scant amid tabloid speculation that drugs were involved. TMZ, which was first with news that Prince made an emergency landing after his Atlanta concerts last week, and was first again with news of his death, has posted a report quoting sources who say Prince suffered a Percocet overdose days before his death.

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