Despite a few rumors that Jay Reatard's death was being investigated as a potential homicide, his death has been ruled to be a tragic result of "cocaine toxicity and...alcohol," according to the Memphis Commercial Appeal. His death is believed to be an accidental suicide. Reatard passed away on January 13 at the age of 29. Here Despite a few rumors that Jay Reatard’s death was being investigated as a potential homicide, his death has been ruled to be a tragic result of “cocaine toxicity and…alcohol,” according to the Memphis Commercial Appeal. His death is believed to be an accidental suicide. Reatard passed away on January 13 at the age of 29. Here is the cover story about Jay, his music, and his lifestyle in the current issue of Death+Taxes.
