Ex-Survivor Singer Jimi Jamison Died of Stroke, Drugs (Methamphetamine Intoxication)
Billboard — An autopsy report shows that Jimi Jamison, the lead singer on Survivor hits such as “Burni
ng Heart” and “Is This Love,” died of a stroke with methamphetamine intoxication.
The report r
eleased Tue
sday (Nov. 11) by the Shelby County medical examin
er says the 63-year-old Jamison died Sept. 1 at a home in Memphis.
The autopsy says Jamison had cardiovascular disease and narrowing
of the arteries. It had been beli
eved that Jamison died of a heart attack.
The report says he died of a hemorrhagic brain stroke, with “acute methamphetamine intoxication contributing.”
Jamison joined Survivor in 1984, after i
t had already become known for “Eye of the Tiger,” the theme song to the Sylvester Stallone film “Rocky III.” Jamison replaced vocalist Dave Bickler.
Jamison, who also was a member of Target and Cobra, also co-wrote and sang “I’m Always Here,” the theme to Baywatch.
The above report found at Billboard
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