Prince Death News: Prince's Bodyguard Denies Entertainer's Rumored Drug Dependency
On Sunday, an invite-only memorial service held in honor of Prince's life and influence was a headline in many outlets and as reports about the late entertainer's alleged drug dependency continue to smear the memory that fans have of him, his bodyguard has finally spoken up.
After the memorial service at the Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall in Hopkins, Minnesota wrapped up, Chris Gaither, also known as "Romeo," denied that the prominent music writer was dependent on drugs.
According to CNN, when Gaither was asked if he noticed anything during his time with Prince that would point to a possible dependence on drugs for his pain, the bodyguard said, "No, no," adding that he "packed this man's bag on the daily. I have been on tour with him for months. So if anybody had an addiction that would be something you would see. That would be something you would know."
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Six days before Prince was found unresponsive in an elevator in his Paisley Park home and studio, his plane made an emergency landing in Illinois and according to sources who spoke in terms of anonymity, the entertainer had to be treated for a possible case of drug overdose.
Authorities were also able to obtain opioid painkillers in his home but no official cause of death has been announced yet as the autopsy and toxicology tests have not been revealed.
Gaither clarified that while doctors have been paying the beloved music sensation visits at times, he never saw Prince "abusing stuff." He added that health is a priority for Prince and he only received B-12 shots when he felt low on energy.
In a report by The Sun days after paramedics failed to revive Prince in his home on April 21, it is said that his first band, 94 East, have been aware of his hip problems. He was reportedly in "chronic pain" and the question remains to this day as to which doctor gave him medication for his pains.
Another issue that has become the center of Prince's death is his sister, Tyka Nelson's claims that the 57-year-old performer left no will before he passed away. According to The New York Times, Nelson filed documents with the Carver County District Court, stating that the court should appoint an overseer for the singer's vast estate.
