Riley Gale's Cause of Death Revealed and Power Trip Fans Are Heartbroken
05/30/2021 10:33 am EDT
Tests determined that the fentanyl in Gale's blood measured at 22.5ng/mL (nanograms per milliliter). Further testing determined his system was positive for marijuana as well, but was negative for any other drugs or alcohol.
The EMCDDA advises, "The recommended serum concentration for analgesia is 1–2 ng/ml and for anaesthesia it is 10–20 ng/ml. Blood concentrations of approximately 7 ng/ml or greater have been associated with fatalities where poly-substance use was involved." MetalSucks also cited a separate study that found pulmonary edema was present in 96% of fentanyl-related deaths.
Following Gale's death in August, the remaining members of Power Trip issued a statement via social media, sharing the tragic news, and memorialized their friend and bandmate. "It is with the greatest of sadness we must announce that our lead singer and brother Riley Gale passed away last night," the band wrote. "Riley was a friend, a brother, a son."
The band went on to say, "Riley was both a larger than life rock star and a humble and giving friend. He touched so many lives through his lyrics and through his huge heart. He treated everyone he met as a friend and he always took care of his friends."
Power Trip continued, "We will celebrate Riley's life and never forget the great works of music, charity, and love that he left behind. You, the fans, meant so much to him, please know how special you are. If you have a memory of Riley please share it, no matter how small, as we remember him."
The band also asked that, in leau of flowers, fans make donations to Dallas Hope Charities if they desired to pay homage to Gale.
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