Casey-Johnson-Obituary

Casey Johnson

Obituary

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Casey Johnson, the socialite daughter of New York Jets owner Woody Johnson and heiress to the Johnson & Johnson business empire has died, a spokesman for the family and police said Monday. She was 30.

TMZ.com reported that Johnson was found dead Monday. Police officers responded to her Los Angeles home around 11:51 a.m. where paramedics had already pronounced Johnson dead, officer Sara Faden said.

Faden said she did not know how long Johnson may have been dead by the time authorities arrived.

She said Johnson's death may have been from natural causes since a preliminary investigation turned up no signs of foul play. But Faden added that a final cause of death will be determined by coroner's officials, who will seek toxicology tests. Results of those tests could take six weeks to obtain.

In a statement released through publicist Jesse Derris, the Johnson family says it "is mourning its tragic loss, and asks for privacy during this very difficult time."

Casey Johnson gained celebrity as the girlfriend of Tila Tequila, a reality TV star best known for "A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila," which ran for two seasons on MTV.

Tequila's publicist says the two were engaged.

On her Twitter page, Tequila wrote, "Everyone please pray 4 my Wifey Casey Johnson. She has passed away. Thank u for all ur love and support but I will be offline to be w family."

Johnson, a high school classmate of fellow socialite Paris Hilton, told Vanity Fair in a 2006 interview that her decision to turn down Hilton's invitation to be her co-star on "The Simple Life" was "the stupidest mistake of my life." Hilton eventually chose Nicole Richie. "I kick myself in the butt everyday," she told the magazine.




Copyright © 2010 The Associated Press

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Love you Casey. Have fun in heaven angel face. I hope you're ok up there SO MUCH.

For Casey...

WEEP NOT FOR ME


Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.

Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.

I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour...

OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ON THE PASSING OF YOUR LOVED ONE AND MAY GOD SUPPLY YOU THE STRENGTH TO GET THROUGH THIS TIME AND UP HOLD YOU HIS ARMS

OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ON THE PASSING OF YOUR LOVED ONE AND MAY GOD SUPPLY YOU THE STRENGTH TO GET THROUGH THIS TIME AND UP HOLD YOU HIS ARMS

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome...

I am so sorry that you lost someone so young and Iknow how you feel. ILOST A FATHER AND A SISTER IN LAST TWO YEARS. Its hard but the Lord dont put no more on you then you can bear.

The Johnson & Johnson Family: From our family to yours we hold you close in prayer through this difficult time and in your sorrow. In the days ahead we pray you find comfort in the loving arms of GOD and in the beautiful memories of your daughter.

I am so very sorry for your loss. To lose a child is uncomprehensible. I do not know your family, but please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that the fond memories that you have of Casey will bring you strength.