JANI LANE Autopsy Inconclusive

According to E! Online, an autopsy performed Friday on late WARRANT singer Jani Lane proved inconclusive pending the results of toxicology tests, according to the Los Angeles County coroner's office.

Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter says it may take seven or eight weeks to finalize the cause of death.

But some of those close to Lane have already drawn their own conclusions.

"He lost his battle over alcohol," said longtime friend and manager Obi Steinman, who noted that Lane had struggled with alcoholism for years and had racked up at least two DUI arrests.

"He was one of the great rock-and-roll frontmen and singers of all time," Steinman said. "His music helped shape the '80s."

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E!    August 13, 2011