The Cars singer Ric Ocasek's cause of death revealed
Ric Ocasek's cause of death has been revealed.
Ocasek, the lead singer of '70s rock band The Cars, died of heart disease, the New York City medical examiner's office confirmed. He was 75.
Ric Ocasek of The Cars performs during the 33rd Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Public Auditorium. FilmMagic
According to a press release Tuesday, Ocasek died of hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. In addition, pulmonary emphysema was cited as contributing to his death, which was listed as natural.
The musician passed away at his home in New York on Sunday.
Paulina Porizkova and Ric Ocasek. Getty Images for The Art Student
On Tuesday, his wife, supermodel Paulina Porizkov, shared a tribute on Instagram following his passing. She separated from Ocasek last year.
Porizkov wrote that he had been "at home recuperating very well from surgery" and that she and their sons Jonathan and Oliver were "making sure he was comfortable."
Jonathan Raven Ocasek, Paulina Porizkova, Oliver Orion Ocasek and Ric Ocasek in 2016. FilmMagic
"I found him still asleep while bringing him his Sunday morning coffee. I touched his cheek to rouse him," she wrote.
"It was then I realised that during the night he had peacefully passed on. We appreciate the great outpouring of love. We, his family and friends, are completely and utterly devastated by his untimely and unexpected death and would appreciate the privacy to mourn in private."
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