When the tragic news of the death of James Gandolfini spread, it was first reported that he passed due to a stroke. Shortly after the initial report, it was reported that he passed following a massive heart attack. Since then, reports of James taking shots and consuming at least eight drinks the night before he died, have sprung. According to people who dined in the restaurant James visited before his untimely death, he had the alcohol to wash down fried foods. Now, a friend of the late actor is confirming what James’ official cause of death is as well as what the family is going to do with his body. Read more below.