Coroner's Report: John Denver Had Sunshine On Shoulders At Time Of Crash

MONTEREY, CA—According to a Monterey County coroner’s report released Monday, singer John Denver had a shoulder-sunshine level of .27—more than two times the legal limit—at the time of his fatal airplane crash into Monterey Bay on Oct. 12. “Our autopsy discovered a substantial quantity of sunshine on and around Mr. Denver’s shoulders, more than enough to make him high,” Monterey County chief coroner Richard Bozell said. “It is my opinion that it would be difficult for even the most experienced pilot to safely operate an aircraft while high on that much sunshine.” Denver, who battled sunshine addiction throughout his career, was 53.