The cause of death for Nathan James’ father, Bill McGinley, has been revealed.
According to an autopsy report obtained by Us on Monday, August 24, McGinley’s official cause of death is atherosclerotic and valvular heart disease. The manner of death was ruled natural.
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is caused by plaque buildup in the arterial walls of the heart, per the American Heart Association.
James revealed last month that his father was missing after he did not return from his “normal bike ride” in Louisville, Colorado.
According to the Boulder County Coroner’s record, his father (referred to as William in the report) “was discovered on his bike in the Coyote Run Open Space” located in Louisville, Colorado “after he was last known alive between 8:30 and 8:45 a.m.” on July 29.
“The cops have started an on-foot search & investigation,” the musician wrote via Instagram on July 29 alongside several photos of him and his father. “The bike he was riding was a specialized, white gravel. He was wearing a white helmet, white shoes, black tights and a blue cycling jersey. He was riding on a 36th bike path, Davidson Mesa near Harper Lake and roads to take him back home to his house near Waneka Lake in Lafayette.”
James shared that he and his father are very close and communicated frequently prior to his apparent disappearance.
“I talk to him on the phone 2-3 times a day, ever since I’ve had a phone,” he continued. “Please if you have the ability to look and are in the area, please help me find my dad. He means the world to me.”
Two days later, James revealed that his father was found dead. He was 72.
“The police found him earlier this afternoon today and he is no longer with us,” he said in an Instagram video on July 31. “R.I.P. to my dad. He was my best friend. I love him. I have been an emotional roller coaster ride like none other that I’ve ever been through.”
James continued, “This has been the most mental mind f**k thing ever of, ‘Your dad is missing,’ and then you find him, and you find him and then he’s no longer with us,” he added. “It’s a different level of f**k with your head.”
The rock star added he was grateful to everyone who was there for him while he father was missing. He also encouraged everyone to make the most out of the time they have left with their loved ones.
“Don’t forget to tell the people you love that you f**k with them and you respect them and you wanna see them do well and you understand them and you’re there for them,” the rock star reflected. “My dad has gone home upstairs, and I love you dad.”
