January 10, 2008 23:45

Kanye West's mother's death report inconclusive

It is unclear whether plastic surgery played a role

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Kanye West's mother, Donda West, died of heart disease and "multiple postoperative factors" after plastic surgery, according to a report issued by a deputy medical examiner today (January 10).

The hip-hop star's mother passed away on November 10 at a Los Angeles hospital the day after she had undergone plastic surgery.

Coroners were trying to determine whether the surgery played a part in her death, but their findings were inconclusive, reports the Associated Press.

"It is my opinion Ms. West died from some pre-existing coronary artery disease and multiple postoperative factors," Dr Louis A. Pena, a deputy medical examiner, wrote in the autopsy report.

"Based on the history and available information, as currently known, the manner of death could not be determined," he added.

Dr Jan Adams, the plastic surgeon who operated on West, is currently under investigation to determine whether his license should be revoked or suspended following two alcohol-related arrests. Adams has denied any wrongdoing.

--By our Los Angeles staff.
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