Charles Johnson, a former NFL wide receiver, was discovered dead in a hotel room in Raleigh, North Carolina, last July, after going missing and the day before his wife, Tanisha, reported his disappearance.
His death has now been deemed a suicide, according to the North Carolina medical examiner’s office, which stated that he had acute toxicity positive for “oxycodone, hydrocodone, and mirtazapine.”
Charles Johnson purchased a funeral and cremation service.
The medical examiner’s report on Charles Johnson’s death also stated that the week prior to his death, his conduct was erratic.
“In the previous week, he had been acting strange and had recently purchased a funeral and cremation service,” is reported by USA TODAY Sports.
Johnson was found lying on the bed unresponsive, prompting him being declared dead at the scene.
Charles Johnson was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1994 NFL Draft with the 17th overall pick out of Colorado.
During his NFL stint he also played for the Patriots, Eagles and Bills.
He is among the top-16 wide receivers to ever play in the black and yellow uniform
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