He was bipolar and had some issues, but he was not a politician, he was surfer and one of the best for a long time.
He died from a heart attack and hardening of the arteries, and yes had some drugs in his system.
I am alot of things, but I always come back to being a Surfer. So being a surfer for most of my life I will remember him for his style and big airs.
Real surfers dont die we just find another break.