Short Ends: Chris Penn's Death Ruled Accidental, Cough-Syrup Related
· The recently deceased Chris Penn's autopsy and toxicology reports were released today, indicating his death was accidentally caused by the combination of an enlarged heart and prescription medicine including "Promethazine with codeine... a highly addictive prescription cough syrup." Given our medical knowledge is limited to choosing to expire slowly rather than visit the HMO, we're not going to speculate how this report gibes with what Penn's nosy neighbors had to say shortly after he died.
· In other news, former Creed singer Scott Stapp continues to demonstrate the kind of undeniable charisma that made him a music legend.
· With all of this depressing death talk, we should all take a ride on the puppy monorail to cheer ourselves up. [via BoingBoing]
· "Hunting accident" is not even listed among the 10 Ways Dick Cheney Can Kill You.