The coroner's report on the death of Kanye West's mother has failed to reach a conclusive verdict as to cause of her death, though it seemingly clears plastic surgeon Dr Jan Adams of any negligence. As previously reported, Donda West, an academic who also managed her son's career, died last November, shortly after undergoing cosmetic surgery, which was undertaken by Adams. The surgeon was accused of causing West's death through negligence during the operation, allegations he strongly denied.
The LA coroner's office this week said in a report that "the final manner of [West's] death could not be determined", but that there was no evidence of "surgical or anesthetic misadventure". The coroner's statement concluded: "Multiple post-operative factors could have played a role in the death. The exact contribution of each factor could not be determined. There was no evidence of a surgical or anesthetic misadventure".
Adams, whose credentials as a surgeon were widely questioned after West's death, told TV programme 'Extra' yesterday: "What came out of the autopsy released today was exactly what I thought was going to be reported". He made no other comment, adding: "Out of respect for Kanye West's family, I want to honor the doctor-patient confidentiality agreement".