Taylor Hawkins’ heart was DOUBLE normal size after he binged on a cocktail of ten different drugs, according to an autopsy

TAYLOR Hawkins’ heart was twice the size it should have been when he collapsed with chest pains after a drug binge, according to investigators.

The drummer for the Foo Fighters, 50, is said to have had traces of ten different drugs in his system when he died on Friday at a luxury hotel in Colombia.

During an autopsy, forensic experts are said to have discovered that his heart weighed “at least 600 grammes,” which is twice the average for a man his age.

Heart diseases and heart failure can be linked to a heavier-than-normal heart.

According to local media, investigators concluded the rocker suffered “cardiovascular collapse” after overdosing on heroin and a cocktail of other substances.

According to Colombia’s Attorney General’s office, a urine sample also contained marijuana, antidepressants, and benzodiazepines – psychoactive drugs known as benzos – as well as opioids.

According to a statement issued today, “Colombia’s National State Prosecution Service can confirm the following following the initial autopsy on Taylor Hawkins’ body.”

“That ten different substances were discovered in Taylor Hawkins’ urine during a toxicology test, including marijuana, tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines, and opioids.

“The National Institute of Forensic Medicine is continuing its medical research in order to fully understand the events that led to Taylor Hawkins’ death.

“Colombia’s National State Prosecution Service will continue its investigation and, as appropriate, reveal the results obtained as part of this investigation.”

The Secretariat of Health had previously issued a statement confirming that the drummer had triggered a medical emergency after experiencing “chest pains,” which led to his death at the age of 50.

It came amid reports in local media that drugs had been discovered in the star’s hotel room.

According to Colombian journalist Luis Carlos Velez, police who entered Hawkins’ hotel room told prosecutors they saw a “white powder” in the room as well as a few opened alcoholic drinks.

The tragedy forced the Foo Fighters to cancel their South American tour and cancel a show in Bogota that night.

The other members of the band, Dave Grohl, Pat Smear, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett, and Rami Jaffee, announced the shocking news on Twitter.

“The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins,” the band said.

“His musical spirit and contagious laughter will live on in all of us for the rest of our lives.”

“Our hearts go out to his wife, children, and family, and we respectfully request that their privacy be respected during this unbearably difficult time.”

The Picnic Stereo Fest, a major music festival in Bogota, had previously announced that the Foo Fighters would be unable to perform.

“It is with a broken heart that we come to tell you some very sad news,” it tweeted.

‘Live fast die young’

Taylor previously opened up about his drug problems, revealing that he overdosed on heroin in 2001.

In 2018, he stated, “I was partying a lot.” I wasn’t a junkie in the traditional sense, but I was a party animal. There was a year when the partying got a little out of hand.

“Thank God, on some level, this guy gave me the wrong line with the wrong thing one night, and I woke up thinking, ‘What the f**k happened?'” That was a watershed moment for me.”

“Everyone has their own path, and I took it too far,” he continued, cryptically speaking of “living fast and dying young.” I was partying in London one night when I made a mistake that changed everything.

“I bought into the bulls*** myth of living fast and dying young.”

“I’m not here to preach about not doing drugs because I used to do them, but I got out of control for a while and it almost killed me.”

“I was on a path that would lead to even worse outcomes.” Whether someone is sober, enjoys a glass of wine with dinner, wants a bottle of Jägermeister before going onstage, or prefers to smoke doobies all day

“It’s a good thing it got hit on the head at that point. I wouldn’t take anything away from what I’ve done or been through because it’s all part of the journey.

“I’m trying to be as open as possible. “I’m going mountain biking right now.”

Taylor joined the Foo Fighters in 1997, after the band’s original drummer, William Goldsmith, left the band.

During his career, he also played the drums with a number of other well-known musicians.

He toured with Alanis Morisette during the height of her career in the 1990s.

Later, he expressed gratitude to her for his “big break,” adding, “I’d be delivering pizza if it wasn’t for her.”

Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders began as a side project while still in the band.

The musician is survived by his wife, Alison Hawkins, and their three children, Oliver, 16, Annabelle, 13, and Everleigh, eight.