The Florida Republican's top dog, rain maker was a huffer.

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Autopsy: Prominent attorney Fred Leonhardt died of huffing


Fred Leonhardt, a prominent Orlando attorney, died in October of ethyl chloride intoxication, according to an autopsy report released Wednesday by the Medical Examiner’s office.

Ethyl chloride is a chemical developed for industrial and medical uses, which is known now as a frequent huffing agent, or inhalant. The autopsy report indicated that Leonhardt was known to be using ethyl chloride as an inhalant just prior to his death and had a “history of huffing.”

The autopsy report said the death on Oct. 10 is considered accidental.

Leonhardt was widely considered to be a mover and shaker in the Orlando business community. He was a lobbyist, Republican fund-raiser and shareholder with GrayRobinson. He was well-known for organizing large business luncheons at the firm featuring speakers such as the directors of Enterprise Florida and Visit Orlando.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/brinkmann-on-business/os-fred-leonhardt-death-huffing-post.html

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1. It is a horrible addiction.

I knew a few young people who tried to get off huffing but unfortunately failed and died. It's one that latches on and is hard to break.