Not saying this is what caused his death but drinking alcohol can raise the Blood Pressure and if someone is already suffering from hypertension can possibly cause heart attack or stroke. Please check if you have high BP and get it under control. Its called ‘the silent killer’ for good reason.
Really? All the articles I've read say that wine, especially red wine (which is what he was drinking) actually is good for the heart, you know, the French paradox and all that.