Carrie Fisher’s cause of death still not known as coroner ‘demands more tests following inconclusive autopsy’
Officials have have reportedly decided the Star Wars icon's cause of death is 'not obvious'
CARRIE Fisher's cause of death remains a mystery after officials reportedly asked for more tests to be carried out following an autopsy.
A postmortem examination was carried out yesterday, but staff at the coroner's office have determined the cause of death is "not obvious", according to a US report.
The Star Wars icon passed away on Tuesday, four days after she was admitted to hospital following a medical emergency on a flight from London to Los Angeles.
The 60-year-old actress was reported to have suffered a heart attack and was on life support prior to her death.
Officials at the Los Anegels County Coroner's Office have now released a death certificate, but they have "deferred" reaching a conclusion on the cause, according to
The website reports that officials have asked for more tests to be carried out because the cause of death is "not obvious."
Carrie passed away just one day before the death of her mother, Hollywood legend Debbie Reynolds.
The Singin' In The Rain star died the day after her daughter at the age of 84 after suffering a stroke.
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Carrie is survived by her 24-year-old daughter Billie Lourd, who is also an actress and stars in Scream Queens.
Billie was pictured being comforted by fellow actor Taylor Lautner just moments before her grandmother was rushed to hospital.
Many believe Singing in The rain star Debbie died of 'a broken heart' after she told her son Todd: "I miss her so much. I want to be with Carrie" shortly before she fell ill.
Their relatives are reportedly hoping to remember the two stars at a joint funeral service.