Paul O'Neill, the founder of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, died of an accidental drug overdose, according to an autopsy report released Tuesday.
- Paul O'Neill was founder of Trans-Siberian Orchestra
- O'Neill was found dead in Tampa hotel room April 5
- Autopsy found O'Neill died of accidental drug overdose
The finding by the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner's Department states that O'Neill died of intoxication by methadone, codeine, diazepam and doxylamine. He also suffered from hypertensive cardiovascular disease, the report said.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra, known for its hard rock takes on Christmas music, played laser and pyrotechnics-filled shows to sold-out audiences around the country each holiday season.
O'Neill's body was found by staff at a Tampa Embassy Suites on April 5. Officials said there were no signs of foul play. O'Neill, 61, of Winter Haven, was a rock producer and manager who began putting together TSO in 1996.