Ex-NBA player Darius Morris died of heart disease, drugs and alcohol

The cause of death of ex-NBA player Darius Morris has just been revealed… heart disease is the cause of death, with drug and alcohol use playing a major role.

Darius’ official cause of death is coronary artery disease… according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.

According to the summary of the ME’s death investigation, obtained by TMZ SportsDrug and alcohol use were a major factor in Darius’ death…particularly the effects of cocaine, hydrocodone and ethanol.

The death of the former Los Angeles Lakers guard is being ruled an accident.

As we reported… Darius was found dead at a home in the Los Angeles area on May 2… the ME report says he was examined the next day and he still had alcohol, cocaine and hydrocodone in his system.

The riot police report adds… that no drugs were found at the scene and Darius’ body was decomposing when he was found… with a foul odor emanating from his corpse. He was last known to be alive on April 22, when his mother said he told her he was feeling sick and experiencing flu-like symptoms.

Darius, who played four seasons in the NBA with the Lakers, 76ers, Clippers, Grizzlies and Nets before going overseas, was just 33 years old.