Scalia Cause of Death
Antonin Scalia died on February 13, 2016, at a private ranch in Texas. The official cause of death was a heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction. He was 79 years old.
Background and Circumstances
Scalia was a U.S. Supreme Court justice known for his textualist approach to constitutional interpretation. He had a history of heart disease and high blood pressure. On the day of his death, he reportedly felt unwell after a day of hunting.
Investigation and Public Record
Local authorities conducted a death investigation. They concluded there was no foul play and the death was from natural causes. The official autopsy report and court records confirm the heart attack as the cause of death. For more details, see the official report at https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/attorney-general-announces-release-autopsy-report-justice-scalia
