Looks like Kenickie has retuned to the great drag race in the sky, as Jeff Conaway died this morning after spending several weeks in a coma. Tweeted Phil Brock, the actor’s agent, “Our beloved client Jeff Conaway passed away at 10:30AM. We loved him as a person,respected him as an artist and he will be always remembered.” Meanwhile, to Dr. Drew, Jeff Conaway’s death was clearly the result of the Taxi star’s long-term drug use, as there was allegedly no evidence of an overdose lead to his demise, despite rumors to the contrary. “This was aspiration with overwhelming pneumonia and sepsis,” Dr. Drew said today. “Jeff is another pharmaceutical death from the overutilization of prescription drugs. Please continue to pray for friends and family. They appreciate your support.” Conaway starred in Grease and as actor Bobby Wheeler on Taxi, as well as appearing on The Bold and the Beautiful and Baylon 5; he is probably best known for his appearances on Celebrity Rehab, where he struggled with alcoholism and drug addiction.
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