We made such a lovely couple, only beginning to spend the rest of our lives together," a posting said the day after Johnson died. On their first date, She was so nervous at my house. (Photo by Michael Buckner/WireImage), Paris and Nicky Hilton, close childhood friends of the heiress, also expressed their sadness. (Twitter) In an explosive new video, former reality star Tila. Johnson & Johnson heiress Casey Johnson was reported dead at age 30 yesterday, a news story that gained traction because the socialite had recently captured headlines, as the affianced to Tila Tequila and one-third of a love triangle with Courtenay Semel. Police said Monday that Johnson appears to have died of natural causes. January 5, 2010 / 10:48 AM Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- Casey Johnson, heiress to the Johnson & Johnson fortune, died of natural causes related to diabetes, the Los Angeles County coroner said Thursday. Johnson's high-profile romance with reality star Tila Tequila recently made headlines, and it was Tila who broke the news of Casey's death on her Twitter page. Photo: Casey Johnson, left, and reality star Tila Tequila in a webcast. (Kamara/Flashcity.com), A catfight nearly broke out over Casey Johnson's dogs Wednesday when celebrity friends of the doomed heiress tried to retrieve them from her "Wifey.". "We made such a lovely couple, only beginning to spend the rest of our lives together". She pleaded not guilty last month to burglary and receiving stolen property, and had a preliminary hearing scheduled on Feb. 2, district attorney's spokeswoman Jane Robison said. Im trying to remember whats good, Tequila told PEOPLE in an exclusive interview Monday. Lennard previously accused Johnson of stealing $22,000 in lingerie, mail, jewelry and other items from her apartment. "Everyone please pray 4 my Wifey Casey Johnson," Tequila wrote the day of Johnson's death. Woody Johnson's spokesman also hotly denied Tequila's claims that she was to meet with members of the family. Investigators are awaiting the results of toxicological tests done by the Los Angeles County coroner before they announce the cause of death. They had a spat after Christmas and there were conflicting reports on whether they saw each other on New Year's Eve. To revisit this article, visit My Profile, thenView saved stories. She'd conveniently forgotten the boy-girl scene she shot a few years before. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. January 6, 2010 - What Killed Tila Tequila's Lover, Heiress Casey Johnson? It was not clear when Tequila last saw Casey, who lay dead in her bed for several days before she was found. }, First published on January 6, 2010 / 11:26 AM. I feel like I've lost a sister. Casey Johnson , who was said to be engaged to reality star Tila Tequila, was found dead at the age of 30 on Monday morning in Los Angeles, TMZ is reporting. He is also chairman of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and co-authored the book, "Managing Your Child's Diabetes.". Johnson, whose father is New York Jets owner Robert "Woody" Johnson, was found dead in her Los Angeles home on Monday. Johnson was in the news recently because of her relationship with Internet and reality television star Tila Tequila. We just fell in love, says Tequila. But one day I texted and she was the cutest thing ever. 2010 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Several messages on Tequila's official Twitter page mentioned Johnson in the . Faden said Johnson's death may have been from natural causes since a preliminary investigation turned up no signs of foul play. A full autopsy and toxicology report is scheduled. Wed fight over little things. A memorial fund in her name was set up with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Tila Tequila had a brief rap career, a brief acting career, and a brief career doing a reality show. Johnson had been an insulin-dependent diabetic since childhood but it was not immediately clear whether that contributed to her death. The reality star told TMZ that Johnson's phone had been turned off ever since. Photo: Casey Johnson, left, and reality star Tila Tequila. Johnson's body was found Monday in her home behind big wooden gates bearing the name "Grumblenot" in a quiet West Hollywood neighborhood. Law enforcement plans to interview Tequila, Fox News is reporting. She did not know when detectives would speak with the reality television star. "In bed crying, looking at baby pictures of Casey, Nicky and I," Paris Twittered. Part of HuffPost Entertainment. All rights reserved. "I see a lot of similarities between us," Casey said about Monroe in the 2006 Vanity Fair interview. When it came out that Casey had been arrested, she had nobody and was lost.". } The thing I find the most sickening is that the media is giving [her] the one thing she craves: attention. 2010 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. "Casey Picked ME Over Her Family & Thats Why They . Johnson 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" reality show was "the stupidest mistake of my life.". Fugitive in $18 million COVID fraud scheme extradited to U.S. Where things stand in the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial, U.S. requests extradition of drug kingpin's son, Mexico says, Closing arguments begin in double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh, January 6, 2010 - Johnson & Johnson Heiress Casey Johnson's Autopsy Inconclusive, No Evidence of Trauma. I was like whats wrong with you, calm down! Tequila recalls. TMZ quoted law enforcement sources as saying it appeared the 30-year-old had been dead for "several days" and that police had opened a death investigation. According to Fox News, Los Angeles investigators want to talk to Tequila, who was reportedly the last person to see or hear from Johnson. "There was no evidence of any foul play and the case is now being handled by the coroners, pending a toxicology report.''. "I kick myself in the butt every day," Johnson told the magazine. In Twitter posts, Tequila referred to Johnson as "my Wifey." U.S. requests extradition of drug kingpin's son, Mexico says For her to die with this reputation, it's just not her. "In bed crying, looking at baby pictures of Casey, Nicky and I. I feel so upset. Trending News By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. } 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. At that point she went off the deep end. Photo: Casey Johnson and Tila Tequila embrace. Despite rumors, Tila Tequila is not dead. / CBS News. Closing arguments begin in double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh We just hated each other through gossip. Police investigating the death of Casey Johnson plan to talk with her fiancee, Tila Tequila, about her reported claims that the 30-year-old socialite died of a prescription drug overdose. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Your California Privacy Rights. In 2007, reports Gielan, the heiress adopted her now-three-year-old daughter Ava from Kazakhstan, but she lost custody to her mother in 2009 when she was found to be living in squalor. There was no sign of broken glass, which could indicate a break-in, or signs that a weapon had been present in the house or that a physical struggle took place. Lennard told the site that she is angry at Tequila who she feels got close to Johnson at a particularly difficult point in her life and was a negative influence. #inline-recirc-item--id-d46fbbde-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d, #right-rail-recirc-item--id-d46fbbde-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d { Closing arguments begin in double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh I booked the flight home right then. 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." Her body was found Jan. 4 by a maid in her West Hollywood home. January 5, 2010 - Johnson and Johnson Heiress Dies: Tila Tequila Blames Drugs for Casey Johnson Death, Says Site. Today, Tila continued to share her feelings. "I can't stop these haunting visions of her and I. Detective You could win $50,000 just for registering or logging in to Glamour.com! "Our officers conducted a preliminary investigation which appears to be an apparent natural death,'' Los Angeles Police Department spokeswoman Officer Sara Faden said. As Hilton and Phillips were explaining why they were there, "Tila opened the door and ran outside," the source said. One night she comes over and she was so nervous. Tila Tequila is stepping back from Twitter and opening up about her memories of Casey Johnson, to whom the reality star, 28, was engaged in the weeks leading up to the heiresss shocking death at age 30. 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. The initial autopsy showed no evidence of trauma, but the heiress had battled booze and drug addiction. Thank u for all ur love and support but I will be offline to be w family.". According to celebrity site Radaronline.com, Tequila thinks they did. Though they had been dating only a month, Tequila, born Tila Nguyen, says she and Casey had known each other through mutual friends in Hollywood and initially didnt think romance was an option. Johnson was found dead at her Los Angeles home late Monday morning, but police suspect she died days before. Johnson had recently announced her engagement to reality TV star Tila Tequila. Tequila's publicist says . On December 7th, the couple went online and announced their engagement. The heiress to the Johnson & Johnson fortune was 30 years old and recently made. 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