Here's more on that:
Most speculation on the death of Prince, who passed away Thursday at age 57, has centered on his struggle with the flu, but new reports suggest the late pop icon may also have suffered from an opioid overdose. If that’s the case, experts say the combination could be deadly, as the respiratory illness and even a regular dosage of opioids can effectively depress the body’s ability to breathe.
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2016/0...mbination.html
Yup... that would do it. Too bad he didn't have the right people looking after him as he would still be alive today if that were the case.