UPDATE!
Autopsy Results for Marie Osmond's Son Deemed "Inconclusive"
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Marie Osmond's adopted son took his own life, but it's the grim duty of authorities to officially determine what happened.
The Los Angeles County coroner today announced that Sunday's autopsy on Michael Blosil was found to be inconclusive. There was no immediate word on whether the 18-year-old had drugs or alcohol in his system. The official ruling on the cause of the death won't likely be made for up to six weeks, pending toxicology tests.
Autopsies are routine in such cases. It appears that the troubled teen, who had battled depression and spent time in rehab, threw himself off an eight-story downtown L.A. apartment building after leaving behind a suicide note.
Marie has suspended her Las Vegas variety show with brother Donny, and has gone into seclusion.
Her rep, Alan Nierob, tells E! News that "it is undetermined at this time" whether the 50-year-old entertainer will continue with show.
In a statement on Friday, Marie said she and her family "are devastated and in deep shock" over Michael's death and are asking for privacy as they mourn their loss.
Meanwhile the L.A.-based Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, where Blosil was enrolled as a freshman, is working on setting up a memorial so fellow students can offer their condolences.
"All associates and students at FIDM are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our treasured student, Michael Blosil, and we send heartfelt condolences to his family and friends," the school's president, Tonian Hohberg, said in a statement. "A floral memorial is being placed in the rotunda of our main college building where students and associates can add their remembrances and thoughts."
A rep added that counselors from the school have been reaching out to students who were friends of Blosil to help with the grieving process.
(Originally published March 1, 2010, at 10:17 a.m. PT)
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If you or someone you know suffers from depression, help is available. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is open 24-hours a day at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).



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