Casey Calvert: Cause Of Death

2007-12-17 by Dave de Sylvia EMERITUS | 24 Comments
As a prelude to this story, we'd like to remind everybody that there is no evidence to indicate that Casey Calvert abused drugs, and that any comments that are in bad taste will be punished by a lifetime ban without exception or right to appeal.

An autopsy report released today has confirmed that Hawthorne Heights guitarist Casey Calvert died as a result of "acute combined effects of opiate, citalopram and clonazepam intoxication."

Calvert had battled depression for some time, and had been prescribed a variety of medical treatments. It appears that these medications, taken in tandem with an unnamed opiate, led to an accidental case of suffocation due to the involuntary closure of his airways. It has been suggested by the band that the opiate in question was the painkiller Vicodin, which the band members speculated in a statement had been prescribed to him following a dental procedure.

Reads the statement: "From the time of the incident, we suspected a possible drug interaction as the cause. Casey wrestled with depression for as long as we knew him. He saw numerous doctors and took an ever-changing array of medicines to get better. He finally had his depression under control."

The band members were also careful to point that there was no indication that Calvert had been abusing drugs intentionally. "According to the toxicology report, the cause of death was due to a fatal interaction between depression meds, anxiety meds and an opiate ... Opiates being mentioned along with the term 'substance abuse,' coupled with 'rock star' stereotypes immediately conjure up images of hard drug use and addiction, which simply couldn't be further from the truth in Casey's instance."

"What the toxicology report doesn't show is that prior to us leaving for tour, Casey had a root canal and was prescribed Vicodin for the pain. Once again, Casey was not involved in anything illegal, nor was he a substance abuser."


Calvert was found dead in the band's tour bus on November 29, 2007. He was 26.

Tagged: Hawthorne Heights

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CushMG15
December 18th 2007
1810 Comments


They're handling this well. Sad news.

AtavanHalen
December 18th 2007
17920 Comments


Well, now we know.
It's still such a tragedy.

DWittisarockstar
December 18th 2007
1501 Comments


It's nice to have clarification.

icaught fire444
December 18th 2007
622 Comments


Not good. I heard Vicodin is a mess.

but he didn't overdose, it was just a fatal combination?

Bfhurricane
December 18th 2007
6282 Comments


Id make an emo joke, but theyre handling this very professionally, so my respect and condolences go to the band, families, and yes... even their fans.

CushMG15
December 18th 2007
1810 Comments


Yeah, it sounds as tho it was the combo of meds. It's not always the drug taken, but what's taken with it.

AmericnZero02
December 18th 2007
3829 Comments


Sounds like it was an accident fortunately. Still its sad that one of our rockin' brothers has passed. R.I.P. CC

jrowa001
December 18th 2007
8752 Comments


thats too bad. RIP

cometuesday
December 18th 2007
959 Comments


Man you'd think they would've checked to see what else he was taking before giving him vicodin, especially if it could have a fatal reaction. That's really unfortunate though.

gasmaskman
December 18th 2007
1006 Comments


Man you'd think they would've checked to see what else he was taking before giving him vicodin, especially if it could have a fatal reaction. That's really unfortunate though.

Yeah, that really sucks. RIP.

Understanding In a Crash
December 18th 2007
428 Comments


Very tragic... it could of happened to anyone so it seems.

Spectrum
December 18th 2007
347 Comments


Note to self: check what my depression meds are before taking pain meds. God, what an awful way to go - by easily avoidable accident.
Always sucks to see a musician die, especially at a young age. R.I.P.

spoon_of_grimbo
December 18th 2007
2241 Comments


just goes to show that no matter how much someone's living their dream, they can still suffer from depression. such a tragic accident. R.I.P.

still, isn't vicodin a bit much for a dental proceedure? i've had several teeth removed and one veneer to repair a chipped tooth, and just normal novocaine did the job...

Regards
December 18th 2007
15 Comments


That sucks, thoughts and prayers are out to the family and friends. RIP.


There are different dental procedures that Vicodin is used it. I can't remember off the top of my head, but I know a friend that had to use it

Cesar
December 18th 2007
2732 Comments


Dying like this... is just wrong. It couldn't have been something like real deadly, cancer, heart attack, something that would be a strong cause of death. Dying for an accidental mix of meds when it wasn't even an overdose has got to suck in every possible way.

(Dying in general sucks, but you know what I mean.)

RIP

gasmaskman
December 18th 2007
1006 Comments


"still, isn't vicodin a bit much for a dental proceedure? i've had several teeth removed and one veneer to repair a chipped tooth, and just normal novocaine did the job..."
Wisdom teeth

TheStarclassicTreatment
December 18th 2007
2910 Comments


To have to battle depression and then to die like that...that's tragic.

KissofJudas
December 18th 2007
50 Comments


Nothing really sounds so 'accidental' about his death, as unfortunate as it is. I hope for the family's sake that it truly was accidental.

BallsToTheWall
December 18th 2007
51093 Comments


I never saw the purpose of taking medications for depression or anything in general. Still, it's sad to see a good hearted person go so early.

francesfarmer
December 18th 2007
1477 Comments


Vicodin is terrible fucking shit, worst med ever manufactured. Mix it with anything really and your not about to have a good time.

botb
December 18th 2007
17121 Comments


Sad At least he went peacfully.

Fort23
December 18th 2007
3774 Comments


sad stuff.

Akira
December 19th 2007
328 Comments


Seriously, vicodin is not stuff to mess with. It's so easy to get too - you get surgery and your doctor will prescribe you far more than you need.

xwtfconnorx
December 21st 2007
3 Comments


Alright, I really am not a huge fan of HH, but I'll have to admit, this guy was a great guitarist. Although their music wasn't my cup of tea, he still was a human being and I respect him. My regards to his family, friends, and of course, Hawthorne Heights.

R.I.P. CASEY CALVERT




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