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Post by ConqueringWolf on Apr 11, 2004 10:12:13 GMT -5
FALLBROOK, California (April 11) - The elderly parents of Grammy-winning recording artist "Weird Al" Yankovic were found dead in their home, apparently victims of carbon monoxide poisoning, officials said.
Nick and Mary Yankovic were found dead Friday in their suburban San Diego home by relatives who were worried because they had not seen the couple in a while, said sheriff's Sgt. Conrad Grayson.
Paramedics found Nick Yankovic, 86, in a chair in the front living room. His 81-year-old wife was on the bathroom floor.
A wood fire had been set recently in the fireplace, Grayson said.
"The house was full of smoke when they opened the door," Grayson said, adding that the family members found the flue closed.
"Weird Al" Yankovic, 44, had no comment during a performance in Mankato, Minnesota, on Saturday night.
Before the show, a graphic projected on the screens at the back of the stage dedicated the evening to his parents, KTOE-AM reported. Yankovic also canceled a meet-and-greet with selected fans.
Yankovic was scheduled to appear Monday in Grand Forks, North Dakota, as part of a tour for his new album, "Poodle Hat."
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Post by xkamelx on Apr 11, 2004 22:47:46 GMT -5
Do they know what caused the posioning?
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Post by Jewells on Apr 11, 2004 23:09:20 GMT -5
It would seem that the flue being closed and the smoke not being able to get out. Some people use gas to start thier fires and ,aybe that was the source. They must have closed the flue to help the fire get started and then just forgot to open it up again. I feel for Al and wish him comfort in his time of bereevement.
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Post by ConqueringWolf on Apr 11, 2004 23:16:22 GMT -5
yea...i am assuming the smoke buildup cuased the carbon monoxide poisoning with the flue being closed....just about has to be.....and what a way to go....must be rough for him right now....to know ur parents just died right where they were...in the chair and in the bathroom.....such a shame.
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Post by xkamelx on Apr 11, 2004 23:25:33 GMT -5
Yes it is a sad shame It makes us realize just how important every day little decisions can be. ~Myke
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Post by Jewells on Apr 13, 2004 23:17:27 GMT -5
yes it does Myke..............
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Post by ConqueringWolf on Apr 13, 2004 23:27:11 GMT -5
Al seems like such a nice guy too...u never hear anything bad about him....
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Post by xkamelx on Apr 14, 2004 0:37:35 GMT -5
I thought about that too, that the only news we usually hear about him is good news. I've never heard anythin negative said about him.
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Post by Jewells on Apr 14, 2004 8:50:47 GMT -5
I have never heard anything bad a bout him either..I feel for him. It HAS to be hard on him ..dealing with what happend to his parents and trying to still go forward with his carreer.
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Post by ConqueringWolf on Apr 14, 2004 11:17:15 GMT -5
and what a career....making fun of other peoples songs and stuff ;D
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