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The doctor who found the body of 25-year-old professional golfer Erica Blasberg told Nevada investigators he hid a suicide note and pills because he wanted to spare her family embarrassment, according to a court document released Wednesday. A Henderson police affidavit detailed the hours Blasberg and Dr. Thomas Hess spent together playing golf, watching TV in a casino sports book and in her home in the days before he found her dead May 9 with a plastic bag over her head.

Police and an agent for 25-year-old Erica Blasberg say the LPGA Tour golfer has died. California native Erica Blasberg turned pro in 2004 after a successful college career at University of Arizona.Hunter Martin Henderson police spokesman Keith Paul said Monday that authorities were investigating Blasberg's Sunday death. It was not immediately clear whether foul play was involved. Blasberg's agent, Chase Callahan, confirmed her death but declined to provide details because of the investigation. A message left with the coroner's office was not immediately returned.

LPGA golfer Erica Blasberg died Sunday in a Las Vegas suburb according to police and her agent. Henderson police spokesman Keith Paul said Monday that authorities were investigating the 25-year-old Blasberg's death. It was not immediately clear whether foul play was involved. Paul said police responded to a 911 call and were dispatched to Blasberg's suburban three-bedroom house around 3 p.m. on Sunday.

LPGA golfer Erica Blasberg found dead in Henderson homeUpdated: May 11, 2010 4:54 AM EDT Henderson, NV (KTNV) -- LPGA golfer Erica Blasberg was found dead in her Anthem neighborhood home over the weekend. Her body was discovered after she failed to leave for a tour Saturday morning as scheduled. "This is devastating. I mean you don't want to have to bury a 25 year-old daughter. It's sad," says Mel Blasberg, Erica's father. Before joining the LPGA, Erica was a standout golfer at the University of Arizona. She was named Golfweek's 2003 Player of the Year after finishing the season...