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Joel Taylor’s cause of death has been revealed five months after he passed away aged 38 on a cruise ship.
The Storm Chasers star died from an overdose of MDMA, according to toxicology reports released by The Bureau of Forensic Sciences of Puerto Rico and obtained by The Blast.
The website reports that Joel had a mix of the drug (also known as ecstasy) as well as ketamine and zolpidem (a version of Ambien), and MDA, which is a psychedelic amphetamine in his system when he died.
However, the official cause of death is reportedly MDMA poisoning.
Joel was found unresponsive in his cabin on board Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas when the boat docked in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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According to TMZ, Joel had passed out on a dance floor in the early hours of the morning.
His pal and co-star Reed Timmer announced the news of his death on Twitter.
Sharing images of his “best friend”, Reed wrote: “RIP my best friend and storm chasing partner, Joel Taylor.
“I am shocked and absolutely devastated by the loss of my incredible, caring friend.
“We chased so many intense storms, and I wish we could have just one more storm chase. I’ll miss you forever, Joel. We lost a legend.”
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Molly Houchins, of Molly’s Weather HQ, wrote on Facebook : “Devastating news out of the storm chasing community tonight. We have lost Joel Taylor… He was a great person, always chasing because it was his passion.
“Many of you have seen Joel chasing with legend Reed Timmer, Joel was usually the driver of the Dominator on Discovery Channel’s ‘Storm Chasers.’
“Reed has confirmed this as true and it is a devastating loss to everyone. My thoughts and prayers go out to Joel’s families and closest friends.
“Rest in peace Joel.”
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