There eventually is enlargement of the lymph nodes, liver, and spleen. Common to all leukemias are the tendency to bleed and the resultant anemia and increased susceptibility to infection. The diagnosis of leukemia requires confirmation of leukemic cells in the bone marrow by bone marrow biopsy and aspiration.
River Phoenix's autopsy showed deadly levels of cocaine and morphine (heroin shows up as morphine, as it's metabolized by the body), Valium, marijuana and ephedrine. Ephedrine is the main ingredient found in crystal meth. Official cause of death was Acute multiple drug ingestion. River Phoenix was just 23 years old.
Walker's Death. David Walker died in August of 1830. He was thought to be 33 years old. Some believed he had been poisoned as a result of writing his Appeal. However, it is more likely that he succumbed to the tuberculosis that had also taken his daughter's life. His son, Edward G. Walker, was born after his death and in 1866, he became the first Black person ever elected to the Massachusetts state legislature. Lesson Summary. David Walker was an active voice in the fight against slavery.