Well, since it seems to be that I have become a news source on the death of Michael Tata, I should offer some updates. American Casino started their second season last Friday. Michael Tata was on in full force, as he was moving out of the office he shared with Ninya. Hijinks ensued. This Friday is a double header. The second episode is the week of his death. I'm almost wondering if I should watch, this could be a painful episode. I didn't even know the guy, but he seemed like such a nice guy, someone that I would probably have hung out with if I knew him. Yea, he was tough on the crew at work, but he also seemed to know how to have fun. *shrugs* The world will never know. It could have been Michael Tata on bigmerl.com bringing you the Vegas ramble. :)
Maybe I can get that JC1k guy to do it instead. Then everytime he posts I could bag on him. :)
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Michael Tata, a prominently featured and popular staff member shown on the Discovery Channel's American Casino, was found dead July 6 at his home in Henderson, NV. However, the cause of death could not be determined until toxicology test results were received. Those results are now in. Toxicology tests revealed evidence of the drug Fentanyl, a powerful pain medicine often used by cancer patients. The drug slows down respiratory functions and carries a warning not to be ingested with alcohol. The tests confirm that Tata died from a combination of the painkiller fentanyl and alcohol. His death has been ruled accidental.
Michael Tata, a prominently featured and popular staff member shown on the Discovery Channel's American Casino, was found dead July 6 at his home in Henderson, NV. However, the cause of death could not be determined until toxicology test results were received. Those results are now in. Toxicology tests revealed evidence of the drug Fentanyl, a powerful pain medicine often used by cancer patients. The drug slows down respiratory functions and carries a warning not to be ingested with alcohol. The tests confirm that Tata died from a combination of the painkiller fentanyl and alcohol. His death has been ruled accidental.
Michael Tatas' death, while a tragedy, leaves so many questions unanswered . . . WHY would someone who "had It All" risk it in such a piteous way? WHY ? Did he fail to acknowledge the risks OR did he (like so many other controlled substance abusers) think he was
'exempt' from any consequences? Was he depressed over the end of a relationship? What can we learn from this?
My sympathies to the family, friends & co-workers.
He vwill be missed . . .
My condoleneces to Michael's family and friends. I was brought to tears Friday by the loss and the pain of his family and friends and knowing first hand the pain of losing someone so dynamic,so loved,so full of life with a future most of us only dream of. Gone in the blink of an eye.
May God comfort those left behind and guide Michael on this new journey.
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