'Days of Our Lives' actor Cody Longo cause of death revealed
foxnews.comCody Longo died in February from chronic drinking, according to the Travis County Medical Examiner. He was 34. His official cause of death was due to "chronic ethanol abuse." Longo, who was known for roles on "Days of Our Lives" and "Hollywood Heights," was "found deceased in a state of decomposition in his secured residence approximately three weeks after he was last known alive," the report obtained by Fox News Digital stated.
The autopsy listed "numerous bottles of alcohol found at the scene," which coincided with family members reporting a previous history of "significant alcohol consumption." Postmortem toxicology testing also revealed the presence of "ethanol (alcohol) and acetone." Longo died on Feb.
8 in Austin, Texas. He is survived by wife Stephanie and their three children: Lyla, 7, Elijah, 5, and Noah, 1. "Cody was our whole world," Stephanie said in a statement at the time, shared by Longo's rep, Alex Gittelson. "The kids and I are shattered and beyond devastated.
He was the best dad and best father. We will always and forever miss you and love you." Gittelson added, "Cody was a dear friend and my heart breaks for his amazing wife and kids.
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