Coroner: Donda Had a Heart Attack

TMZ has just received the final coroner's report on the death of Donda West. The L.A. County Coroner has concluded that Kanye's mom died of "coronary artery disease and multiple post-operative factors due to or as a consequence of liposuction and mammoplasty." Plainly put, she had a heart attack after the surgery.

The report indicates her final manner of death "could not be determined."

The coroner says several things could have played a role in her death, but they could not say for sure what exactly killed her, adding there was no evidence that anesthesia -- or even the surgery -- caused or contributed to her death.

We've reported extensively that Donda West had cosmetic surgery the day before her death -- performed by Dr. Jan Adams, who was not board certified in plastic surgery. We know another doctor refused to operate on West before Adams came into the picture. The other doc had said she had a medical condition that made her a candidate for a heart attack.

The Coroner's report narrative states that Stephen Scoggins (Donda's nephew), a nurse with an advanced degree in Public Health, was called by a friend of Donda to go to the surgery center where the procedures were performed, because Ms. West was not "waking up soon enough."

West died on November 10. We're told her family has been told of the results, but her family declined to release a statement.

Story developing ...



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76. Whoever said "worry about when you leave this earth", unless they are putting you in a rocket to the stars, you end up in the ground or in the sea......this lady was out of shape and died because of it......FAT

Posted at 5:56PM on Jan 10th 2008 by jim

77. Fbiker....

Just go away. You only came here to torture people.

Posted at 5:55PM on Jan 10th 2008 by Teresa Cramer

78. Teresa - who was the dr. that saw your father before his surgery? He had to have a primary care dr. examine him before he could go under the knife (at least 3 days before, if not the day before...). Maybe you can contact that dr to get more answers, or ask the mortuary why they didn't get that doctor involved with the causes and signing the dc?
As for the coroner not refunding you, that IS something you can fight, and you should. (Next time call 1-800-autopsy! No, seriously....look them up http://www.1800autopsy.com - they are great! And, no, I don't work for them...)

Posted at 6:46PM on Jan 10th 2008 by That One Girl

79. I am really only hoping to sue the hospital and the sherrifs office so I can continue to sit on my fat lazy ass and not work.

Posted at 6:01PM on Jan 10th 2008 by Teresa Cramer

80. I did not make the following post

78. I am really only hoping to sue the hospital and the sherrifs office so I can continue to sit on my fat lazy ass and not work.

Posted at 6:01PM on Jan 10th 2008 by Teresa Cramer

Posted at 6:04PM on Jan 10th 2008 by Teresa Cramer

81. TMZ owes Dr. Jan Adams an apology. What really bothers me is how TMZ tortured Dr. Adams but won't even report that Dr. Phil is NOT LICENSED to practice psychology AT ALL!!

Posted at 6:08PM on Jan 10th 2008 by Dee

82. NEW TELEVISION MOVIE OF THE WEE....."WHEN VANITY KILLS-THE DONDRA WEST STORY ( A STORY OF STUPIDITY AND ARROGANCE) OR HOW TO KILL YOURSELF WITH LIPOSUCTION...OR WILL YOUR VANITY BE THE DEATH OF YOU

Posted at 6:11PM on Jan 10th 2008 by 50DOLLARS

83. Cause of death aside, what the hell was this middle aged woman--the mother of a grown son--- getting all that plastic surgery. Who the f--- cares? Why can't these women accept themselves as they and work on developing their inner selves as they get older. She might be alive today if she hadn't put that extra stress on her body.

Posted at 6:12PM on Jan 10th 2008 by shanana

84. Theresa your in the wrong place if your looking for comfort and advice for your dad's death. This is a GOSSIP site, not a mourning over a love one site or fight for justice over the deceased site. When I come here the last thing I want to see is someone boohooing about their deceased love one. You have seem to make some sort of campaign on TMZ for your dad, wrong avenue, honey. Go somewhere where people will care and give you directions for this ordeal that you are going through. I lost my dad 2 years ago and I know the pain of losing a parent. But I what did was join a online support group for people who lost their parents. I did not go out spamming gossips sites and other unrelated sites with a woe is me, please sorry for me, I'm needy and need your kind words and approval type of diatribe. I think what your doing is pathetic and a slick ploy of gaining sympathy from others. So I will kindly ask you, to take your crap elsewhere. I'm sure some people will call my comments rude and heartless, but I have never been one to sugarcoat my words. I simply calls 'em like I sees 'em.

Posted at 6:15PM on Jan 10th 2008 by For Theresa

85. If thats's the case there go half of Hollywood. Nothing is real in Hollywood. Fake boobs, hair, everything! Any of those
people could have died too. Hell Hollywood is all about vanity or you would not make it there. Just ask Paris! Pam and
the other actress or actor. It's fact! Only difference is they had check ups and made it. But, half of Hollywood have had
Plastic Surgery for Vanity reasons!

Posted at 6:18PM on Jan 10th 2008 by VS

86. for Theresa

Actually, I am not looking for sympathy. And I don't need a support group. I need answers and advise to pursue a wrong.

You are out of line. You didn't come here to talk about me? Great... Then post your thoughts. But may I point out how patheic you are for assuming that I am just looking for sympathy. No where in my post did it say... Please feel sorry for me. My post plainly said, Please Direct me...

Posted at 6:24PM on Jan 10th 2008 by Teresa Cramer

87. teresa what with this'I HAVE A WAR TO WIN'.....LMAO.....teresa is obsessed,teresa is obsessed...na na na na na..teresa is obsessed.....

Posted at 6:27PM on Jan 10th 2008 by emt

88. For Teresa, could you maybe point her to the direction of the right forum? Where is the online support group? Sorry for your loss to.

Posted at 6:28PM on Jan 10th 2008 by Kelli

89. Theresa................I think you have come to the wrong place for answers....It seems you are dwelling on the past and its bringing out the crazy in you. This site is no place for psycho babbling...especially when I hear a woman that is angry bitter because of her fathers passing. Let it go...hes gone...and wouldnt want to see you losing your mind because you dont have the answers you want. It seems to me no matter what a person would say..there is bitterness in you and hopefully there are no children involved in your life while you are going thru this. You claim you dont need help...Lady you NEED HELP and the first thing is to admit it, go for it and move on...why spend a lifetime with bitterness...its just a waste of time....get your crap together forgive and move on....no one here has your answers!!!

Posted at 6:36PM on Jan 10th 2008 by 50DOLLARS

90. teresa what with this'I HAVE A WAR TO WIN'.....LMAO.....teresa is obsessed,teresa is obsessed...na na na na na..teresa is obsessed.....

Posted at 6:27PM on Jan 10th 2008 by emt
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What with this...na na na na na na na.....GROW UP!! LMAO!!

Posted at 6:35PM on Jan 10th 2008 by Jane

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