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The autopsy report shows that Mary Richardson Kennedy, 52, had several drugs in her system during her successful suicide attempt in May of this year. Kennedy committed suicide at the family's Mount Kisco estate in Westchester County, New York after learning that her three children would be taken away from her. ( We're wondering : Why would anyone committ suicide if they knew their kids would be taken away?) Kennedy also struggled in the past with alcohol addiction and several DUI charges, all of which were reduced or dropped altogether due to her Kennedy prowess. The drugs found in her system were trazodone , desmethylvenlafaxine and venlafaxine .  The drug trio are said to be commonly, regularly  prescribed medications approved by the FDA for treating depression.

This year's honorees include singer Barbara Cook , singer and songwriter Neil Diamond , cellist Yo-Yo Ma (an Obama favorite), saxophonist and composer Sonny Rollins , and actress Meryl Streep . Rollins received a National Medal of Arts and National Humanities medal award from President Obama last year. Ma received the Medal of Freedom award from the president.  (Click links for our coverage). In tradition, President Obama and First Lady Michelle hosted the honorees at a White House reception. "So, each of them have made these extraordinary contributions, and it's worthwhile, then, for us to commit ourselves to making this a place where the arts can continue to thrive", said President Obama, promoting the Arts.  "Because right now, somewhere in America, there is a future Kennedy Center honoree, practicing on some phone books, or writing songs to impress a girl, or wondering if she can cut it on the big stage.  Let's make sure our young people can dr...

Oprah Winfrey and Steadman Graham at the 2010 Kennedy Center Honors.  Photo/CD Brown. The Kennedy Center Honors came and went this past Sunday, and we were lucky enough to get a peek (literally, just a peek) at this year's honorees, and a few others. The star-studded event, that each year, honors five individuals for their lifetime achievement in the performing arts was nothing short of amazing and included the likes of former recipient Ms. Diana Ross . We saw a bevy of public figures, so mixed and assorted, ranging from politics (Congressman Charlie Rangel , General Colin Powell and wife Alma, and Newt Gingrich ), to comedy ( Chris Rock ) to super heroes (Wonder Woman - aka Linda Carter ). We even caught up with powerhouse couple and star of The Real Housewives of DC, Jason and Stacie Turner . John Travolta wowed fans just outside the Kennedy Center entrance by taking time to sign autographs and taking pictures. ...