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Former Wilco Guitarist Died Of Overdose, Coroner Says
An autopsy shows that former Wilco guitarist Jay Bennett died of a painkiller overdose.
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URBANA, Ill. (June 23, 2009)--Authorities say former Wilco guitarist Jay Bennett died of an overdose of a painkiller, and said they're investigating his death as an accident.
Champaign County Coroner Duane Northrup says tests show the 45-year-old musician died from fentanyl.
The drug fentanyl is found in patches commonly prescribed to treat chronic pain.
Bennett died May 24 after being found unresponsive in his home in Urbana, Ill.
He worked as a sound engineer and played instruments for Wilco from 1994 to 2001.
Bennett sued Wilco lead singer Jeff Tweedy in early May, claiming he was owed royalties for songs during his seven years with the group.
Bennett was born in the Chicago suburb of Rolling Meadows and graduated from the University of Illinois.
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