how did kurt cobain die

Kurt Cobain died by suicide on April 5, 1994. His body was found in a greenhouse above the garage of his Seattle home with a 20-gauge shotgun across his chest, which he had used to take his own life. A suicide note was found nearby expressing his struggles and farewell to family and fans. Toxicology reports indicated a high concentration of heroin in his system at the time of death. He had been missing for several days before being discovered by an electrician who came to install a security system. The official cause of death was confirmed as suicide by gunshot to the head.