51 seconds ago 2010-02-09T21:33:32-08:00
LONDON, England -- The husband of former Grammy nominee Corinne Bailey Rae has been found dead, according to several reports.
Jason Rae's body was found in a flat in the northern British city of Leeds on Saturday, The Daily Telegraph first reported.
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According to the newspaper, reports suggest his death was caused by a suspected drug overdose. Jason Rae, who played saxophone in a band called Haggis Horns, was 31 years old.
A postmortem examination was performed Saturday evening, but has so far proved inconclusive, the Telegraph reported.
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Toxicology reports are expected in the coming weeks.
Additionally, a 32-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of supplying controlled drugs, authorities told the paper. The man has been released on bail.
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Corinne Bailey Rae, 29, was nominated for several Grammys in 2007 for her self-titled record.
Corinne and Jason married in 2001.
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On Sunday, Corinne Bailey Rae's record label released the following statement to Access Hollywood.
"EMI Records would like to offer its sincere condolences to Corinne Bailey Rae and the Rae family at this tragic time.
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"We ask that the media respects Corinne's privacy and that of her entire family," the statement read.





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