Corey Haim died from complications of pneumonia, with underlying heart disease noted as a contributing factor, and his death was officially ruled natural. He passed away on March 10, 2010, in Burbank, California, at the age of 38.

Quick Scoop

  • The Los Angeles County coroner found that Corey Haim died of respiratory distress caused by pneumonia, along with diffuse alveolar damage in his lungs. These lung issues led to severe breathing problems that his body could not recover from.
  • The autopsy also reported an enlarged heart (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy) and coronary artery disease, which were listed as contributing conditions but not the immediate cause of death. The manner of death was classified as natural, not an overdose or foul play.

Early Confusion About Drugs

  • In the hours and days right after his death, authorities and media initially suspected an accidental overdose because of his long, public history of prescription drug problems. Prescription pill bottles were reportedly found at the scene, which fueled that early theory.
  • Toxicology testing later showed only low levels of various prescription and over‑the‑counter medications and a small amount of marijuana, with examiners concluding that these did not significantly contribute to his death.

Health And Final Days

  • Haim had reportedly been complaining of “flu-like” symptoms in the days before he collapsed at home, which is consistent with pneumonia that rapidly worsens. He was taken by ambulance to Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, where he was pronounced dead.
  • His heart was found to be nearly twice normal size, and some of his coronary vessels were up to 75% blocked, indicating serious chronic heart disease that likely made it harder for him to survive a severe lung infection.

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