Inquest to probe Adelaide fashion icon's death after using magic mushrooms (opens original article in a new tab)

A coronial inquest will examine the death of Adelaide fashion icon Carol Foord, who died after a cardiac arrest following the use of magic mushrooms as an alternative treatment. The post-mortem found psilocin and diazepam in her system, with no clear cause of death. Her family is seeking stricter regulations and increased public awareness about the risks of alternative treatments.

• Carol Foord died after cardiac arrest following use of magic mushrooms as alternative treatment
• Coronial inquest to investigate her death due to unclear cause of heart failure
• Post-mortem found psilocin and diazepam in her system, with no acute findings for sudden death
• Family seeks stricter regulation and public awareness after her death