Conaway 's struggle with alcohol and drug addiction was chronicled in 2008 on the TV reality the Los Angeles County Coroner 's Office , May 27 , died May at a California hospital after being taken off of life support . Drugs were found in Conaway 's urine at hospital admission . `` Drew Pinsky was a severe , severe opiate addict with chronic pain , '' addiction specialist said in May 27 .
the Los Angeles County Coroner 's Office , May 27 , died May at a California hospital after being taken off of life support . Drugs were found in Conaway 's urine at hospital admission . `` Drew Pinsky was a severe , severe opiate addict with chronic pain , '' addiction specialist said in May 27 .