Cause of death of 'Empire' actress Lindsey Pearlman confirmed

The 'General Hospital' star died by suicide from sodium nitrite toxicity

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Lindsey Pearlman's cause of death has been revealed 6 months after she was found dead

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Pearlman was found dead inside a car in Hollywood in February.

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According to multiple reports, the presence of non-toxic levels of lorazepam, metoclopramide

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and codeine were also found in Pearlman's system

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On February 18, Pearlman was found unconscious inside a car in Los Angeles.

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The actress's family had been searching for her since Feb. 13, as she failed to return home.

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Pearlman was 43 years old

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