"The recovering drug addict had gone out drinking with a friend the previous day and Ms Aspin, who is mother to his 15-month-old son, said she believed he might have taken an illicit substance."

"He returned home slurring his words and staggering before being put to bed. The next morning Ms Aspin woke to find him unconscious before paramedics confirmed he had swallowed his tongue and choked on his vomit."

such a shame to live life like that.

 As you say Saint, not unexpected, but still sad.

You gotta be careful with the grog.  Poor boy.  Hope he recovers.