Slipknot Bassist Paul Gray Died of Accidental Morphine Overdose

by | Jun 21, 2010

According to the Des Moines Register, Slipknot bassist Paul Gray died of an accidental overdose of morphine and fentanyl.

Gray’s body was found on May 24 at TownePlace Suites in Urbandale, IA.

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