Early this month, we sadly reported that ex-Stone Temple Pilots vocalist Scott Weiland was found dead on his tour bus. He died at age 48. Now, the reason for his passing has come out as the toxicology report has been made public and it reveals that Weiland passed away due to an drug overdose, which included a mixture of cocaine, ecstasy and alcohol, according to BBC. The death was also ruled accidental.
I wrestled with myself on whether or not to write this post. After all, I found myself thinking, “What good would it do?” But the reality is that we need to hear these stories. People who aspire to reach these levels of stardom need to understand that there are temptations and risks, as with any career path. Seeing people we respect and admire succumb to these kinds of horrible deaths should help us strengthen our resolve to never follow them towards that lifestyle. Take the good that they’ve created and use that as your goal but avoid the painful path that is drug addiction.
My heart breaks for Weiland as it was known that he went through rehab and tried to make himself a better, strong person. But the talon-like grip that addiction can have on a person is unbelievable and absolutely terrifying. Only those who have suffered it can truly understand how hard it really is.