Tony McFarr — a stuntman who served as a double for giant Hollywood stars like Chris Pratt — died from a coronary heart challenge seemingly introduced on by acute alcohol poisoning from extended heavy consuming.
In new paperwork, obtained by TMZ, the Orange County Medical Examiner in Florida formally declared Tony’s demise the results of an irregular heartbeat as a consequence of a difficulty together with his coronary heart valves.
The ME says contributing elements in Tony’s demise embody alcohol poisoning and power obstructive pulmonary illness … also referred to as COPD, a typical lung illness that restricts airflow and causes respiratory issues.
Tony’s post-mortem notes he had a historical past of binge alcohol abuse … and there is information on what his BAC was when his physique was examined … the ME notes a focus of 0.29 p.c. For reference, the authorized BAC restrict for driving is .08 in most states.
TMZ broke the story … Tony died again in Could, and his mom Donna informed us her son’s passing was sudden and stunning.
The ME says the daredevil was discovered lifeless in his house, and it seems like he had been there for a while, as a result of his physique was already decomposing.
The ME is formally classifying his demise as an accident. Tony was solely 47.
Chris and Tony labored on a bunch of films collectively … together with the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ and ‘Jurassic World’ franchises.
