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Autopsy reveals Hanson's cause of death

ATLANTA -- Former Braves pitcher Tommy Hanson's death was caused by delayed complications of cocaine and alcohol toxicity, according to a portion of the autopsy report that was released on Friday.

Coweta County coroner Dr. Richard Hawk ruled the death an accident and the cause to be illicit cocaine use. A full autopsy report will be revealed at a later date.

Hanson was at a friend's house in suburban Atlanta when he was found unresponsive during the morning of Nov. 8. The 29-year-old was rushed to a nearby hospital and then was pronounced dead the following night, with some of his former Braves teammates at his bedside.