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Former Wilco Member Jay Bennett Died Of Painkiller Overdose

Musician's death is being investigated as an accident.By Eric Ditzian Wilco's Jay Bennett and singer Jeff Twedd Photo: Patrick Ford/ Redferns/ Getty Images Almost a month after former Wilco multi-instrumentalist Jay Bennett was found dead in his home of undetermined causes, an Illinois coroner said the musician died of an accidental overdose of painkillers, according to media reports. Tests showed that Bennett died from fentanyl, a drug often prescribed to treat chronic pain. Accordi...

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15:34 on June 24 2009

Former Wilco Member Jay Bennett Died Of Painkiller Overdose

MTV.com News — Musician's death is being investigated as an accident.By Eric Ditzian Wilco's Jay Bennett and singer Jeff Twedd Photo: Patrick Ford/ Redferns/ Getty Images Alm... more info
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15:34 on June 24 2009

Former Wilco Member Jay Bennett Died Of Painkiller Overdose

VH1 News — The death of former Wilco multi-instrumentalist Jay Bennett is being attributed to an overdose of painkillers, which is being investigated as an accident. more info
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19:14 on June 24 2009

With new album set for release, Wilco plays Bay Area this weekend

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14:11 on June 25 2009

Wilco Bring "You Never Know" To Conan

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