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Legislator's death in July due to natural causes, autopsy finds
By Janel Davis
Dec 20, 2011State Rep. Bobby Franklin, who was found dead in his Marietta home in July, died of natural causes, according to a Cobb County medical examiner’s report obtained Tuesday by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Franklin’s cause of death is listed as organic heart disease.
According to the report, Franklin, 56, was found dead on the floor of his bedroom. A prescription bottle of Nitrostat heart medication was found in his refrigerator. His doctor confirmed that Franklin had a history of coronary artery disease, high blood pressure and anxiety. A few weeks before his death, Franklin had complained about chest pains.
Franklin’s seat was filled in October by political newcomer John Carson, a SunTrust accountant.
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