Mediagazer: Per 2nd family friend on cause of death: Ailes fell in Palm Beach and had a blood clot from the fall. He suffered complications. (Gabriel Sherman/@gabrielsherman)

6:05 PM ET, May 18, 2017

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Gabriel Sherman / @gabrielsherman:

Per 2nd family friend on cause of death: Ailes fell in Palm Beach and had a blood clot from the fall. He suffered complications. — Per 2nd family friend on cause of death: Ailes fell in Palm Beach and had a blood clot from the fall. He suffered complications.

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