Art Bell's death earlier this year was found to be caused by an overdose of prescription drugs, according to a report released by the Clark County coroner on Wednesday.

The report listed Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, Diazepam, and Carisoprodol in Bell's system at the time of death, and added that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and hypertension likely contributed to his passing. Bell's death was ruled accidental.

Some in the paranormal community have taken this opportunity to discuss societal issues surrounding prescription drugs.

Journalist George Knapp recently tweeted about the issue.

"Art Bell suffered with back pain for years," Knapp said. "Yes, there are risks with any medication, but the meds he took allowed him to enjoy a somewhat normal life. Less than .01% of pain prescriptions end in OD. Millions of legit patients now live in agony because of the great crackdown."