Chris Penn: Encyclopedia II - Chris Penn - Death

Chris Penn - Death

The actor was found dead in his Santa Monica condominium on January 24, 2006.

Investigators suspect Penn's death was the result of natural causes or an accident. Penn had suffered from an illness and used multiple drugs in the past, said David Smith, a Los Angeles County coroner's spokesman on January 26. He declined to release details of the illness or say if the drugs were prescribed. Medical examiners performed an autopsy on January 25 but won't know what caused Penn's death until toxicology tests are completed.

There is conflicting information about Penn's age at time of death. His birthdate has been officially indicated as October 1965, which would mean he was 40 at the time of his death. However, several sources have also reported his age as 43.

He is interred in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, California.

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