Friday, February 5, 2010

Johnson & Johnson Heiress Dies


It has been determined that 30-year-old Casey Johnson died of natural causes related to diabetes. Casey Johnson was the heiress to the Johnson & Johnson fortune. She was a real socialite, and she was found dead at a friend's home January 4. Even though Johnson was recently in the news for her relationship with Tila Tequila, the coroner found that she died of diabetic ketoacidosis, which is described as a serious complication of untreated diabetes. Many people have expressed sadness over this loss, including Tila Tequila, the Johnson family, and the New York Jets.



This is a very sad article. But I do not see it to be very news worthy. I feel bad for the family, and I think it is a tragedy that Johnson died. However, many people die of natural causes every day and none of them get a news article. CNN only found this news worthy because of her last name. On the other hand, the Mayo Clinic gave there definition for ketoacidosis, but that is not always the right lead. Many type 1 diabetics can have major complications after missing just one shot of insulin. I don't know how bad her Johnson's diabetes were, but this could have been the case. If her diabetes weren't that bad, there could be another explanation. Ketoacidosis can also be intentionally brought on by people who want to decrease their body fat levels quickly. With her lifestyle, and having a relationship with Tila Tequila, this could be a possible explanation for the death. However, this is just speculation and in no way fact. I also find it rather nice that the Jets organization is mourning her loss. Her father is the owner of the franchise, so she is like part of the team in a sense. Its nice to see so many people show their appreciation.



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