Parents of Weird Al Found Dead
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Posted on April 11th, 2004 by Adam Gonshor
The parents of Weird Al Yankovic were found dead in their California homes on Friday. Officials said they were victims of carbon monoxide poisoning, according to the Associated Press.
Relatives found Nick Yankovic, 86, in a chair in their living room. Mary Yankovic, 81, was found on the bathroom floor.
A wood fire had been set in the fireplace, and the house was full of smoke when the door was opened.
Weird Al Yankovic was on tour, supporting “Poodle Hat.”
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