Heroin played a role in the death of Peaches Geldof, an inquest in Gravesend, Kent, has been told.
In a tragic echo of the death of her mother, the body of the 25-year-old mother-of-two was found at her home in Wrotham, Kent last month, as her 11-month-old son Phaedra by her side.
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At the opening of her inquest in Gravesend, Detective Chief Inspector Paul Fotheringham, of the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate, said a post-mortem examination was inconclusive, prompting further tests.
But he told the hearing: "Recent use of heroin and the levels identified were likely to have played a role in her death."
It marks a parallel to the death of her mother, TV presenter and writer Paula Yates in 2000, who was discovered at her home in Notting Hill, West London, alongside her 4-year-old daughter Tiger Lily.
Shortly before her death, Peaches had posted a photograph of her as a child with her mother on Twitter.
The inquest also revealed that Peaches was found by her husband Thomas Cohen in a spare bedroom of their home after he entered the house with his mother.
After finding Ms Geldof and their 11-month old baby Phaedra who was nearby, He called to his mother to ring emergency services.
It was previously revealed that police had not discovered any drug paraphernalia near her body.
In her last interview before her death, Peaches said that becoming a mother had been a “healing process”.
“Before, I was not at peace with myself about it because I was just traumatised,” she said. “That’s why I was living a chaotic lifestyle. But now I have the kids I can heal the situation. It’s so good in every single way, really.”
Peaches Geldof Funeral
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British actress Jaime Winstone arrives at St Mary Madgalene and St Lawrence Church in Davington, Kent ahead of the funeral of Peaches Geldof on April 21, 2014. Peaches Geldof, 25-year-old television presenter, model and socialite, daughter of musician and charity campaigner Bob Geldof, Peaches Geldof was found dead at her home in Kent on April 7, leaving two sons aged 23 months and 11 months. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Mourners arrive at St Mary Madgalene and St Lawrence Church in Davington, Kent ahead of the funeral of Peaches Geldof on April 21, 2014. Peaches Geldof, 25-year-old television presenter, model and socialite, daughter of musician and charity campaigner Bob Geldof, Peaches Geldof was found dead at her home in Kent on April 7, leaving two sons aged 23 months and 11 months. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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British TV celebrity Jo Wood arrives at St Mary Madgalene and St Lawrence Church in Davington, Kent ahead of the funeral of Peaches Geldof on April 21, 2014. Peaches Geldof, 25-year-old television presenter, model and socialite, daughter of musician and charity campaigner Bob Geldof, Peaches Geldof was found dead at her home in Kent on April 7, leaving two sons aged 23 months and 11 months. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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FAVERSHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Mariella Frostrup attend the funeral of Peaches Geldof, who died aged 25 on April 7, at St Mary Magdalene & St Lawrence Church on April 21, 2014 in Faversham, England. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Mourners arrive at St Mary Magdalene and St Lawrence Church in Davington, near Faversham, Kent, for the funeral service of Peaches Geldof. (credit:PA)
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FAVERSHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Jo Wood attends the funeral of Peaches Geldof, who died aged 25 on April 7, at St Mary Magdalene & St Lawrence Church on April 21, 2014 in Faversham, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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FAVERSHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Amy Molyneaux attends the funeral of Peaches Geldof, who died aged 25 on April 7, at St Mary Magdalene & St Lawrence Church on April 21, 2014 in Faversham, England. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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FAVERSHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Pete Briquette attends the funeral of Peaches Geldof, who died aged 25 on April 7, at St Mary Magdalene & St Lawrence Church on April 21, 2014 in Faversham, England. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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FAVERSHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: General View during the funeral of Peaches Geldof, who died aged 25 on April 7, at St Mary Magdalene & St Lawrence Church on April 21, 2014 in Faversham, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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FAVERSHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Alan Mcgee attends the funeral of Peaches Geldof, who died aged 25 on April 7, at St Mary Magdalene & St Lawrence Church on April 21, 2014 in Faversham, England. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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FAVERSHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Jaime Winstone attends the funeral of Peaches Geldof, who died aged 25 on April 7, at St Mary Magdalene & St Lawrence Church on April 21, 2014 in Faversham, England. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Mourners arrive at St Mary Magdalene and St Lawrence Church in Davington, near Faversham, Kent, for the funeral service of Peaches Geldof. (credit:PA)
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Bill Wyman arrives at St Mary Magdalene and St Lawrence Church in Davington, near Faversham, Kent, for the funeral service of Peaches Geldof. (credit:PA)
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Nick Grimshaw arrives at St Mary Magdalene and St Lawrence Church in Davington, near Faversham, Kent, for the funeral service of Peaches Geldof. (credit:PA)
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Mariella Frostrup arrives at St Mary Magdalene and St Lawrence Church in Davington, near Faversham, Kent, for the funeral service of Peaches Geldof. (credit:PA)
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Jaime Winstone carries a rose as she arrives at St Mary Magdalene and St Lawrence Church in Davington, near Faversham, Kent, for the funeral service of Peaches Geldof. (credit:PA)
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Mourners arrive at St Mary Magdalene and St Lawrence Church in Davington, near Faversham, Kent, for the funeral service of Peaches Geldof. (credit:PA)
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The coffin of Peaches Geldof, the daughter of Sir Bob Geldof, arrives at his home ahead of her funeral service at St Mary Magdalene and St Lawrence Church in Davington, near Faversham, Kent. (credit:PA)
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FAVERSHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: General View during the funeral of Peaches Geldof, who died aged 25 on April 7, at St Mary Magdalene & St Lawrence Church on April 21, 2014 in Faversham, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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FAVERSHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: The coffin carrying Peaches Geldof arrives at the funeral of Peaches Geldof, who died aged 25 on April 7, at St Mary Magdalene & St Lawrence Church on April 21, 2014 in Faversham, England. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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FAVERSHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: The coffin carrying Peaches Geldof arrives at the funeral of Peaches Geldof, who died aged 25 on April 7, at St Mary Magdalene & St Lawrence Church on April 21, 2014 in Faversham, England. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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FAVERSHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: A woman delivers flowers to the funeral of Peaches Geldof, who died aged 25 on April 7, at St Mary Magdalene & St Lawrence Church on April 21, 2014 in Faversham, England. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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FAVERSHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Members of the press await the funeral of Peaches Geldof, who died aged 25 on April 7, at St Mary Magdalene & St Lawrence Church on April 21, 2014 in Faversham, England. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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FAVERSHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Sarah, Duchess of York attends the funeral of Peaches Geldof, who died aged 25 on April 7, at St Mary Magdalene & St Lawrence Church on April 21, 2014 in Faversham, England. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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The coffin of Peaches Geldof, the daughter of Sir Bob Geldof, arrives at his home ahead of her funeral service at St Mary Magdalene and St Lawrence Church in Davington, near Faversham, Kent. (credit:PA)
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FAVERSHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: A general view of flowers left by mourners at the funeral of Peaches Geldof, who died aged 25 on April 7, at St Mary Magdalene & St Lawrence Church on April 21, 2014 in Faversham, England. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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FAVERSHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: A general view of flowers left by mourners at the funeral of Peaches Geldof, who died aged 25 on April 7, at St Mary Magdalene & St Lawrence Church on April 21, 2014 in Faversham, England. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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FAVERSHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: General view of Davington Church prior to the funeral of Peaches Geldof, who died at age 25 on April 7, 2014, at St Mary Magdalene & St Lawrence Church on April 21, 2014 in Faversham, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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FAVERSHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: General view of flowers left by well wishers prior to the funeral of Peaches Geldof, who died at age 25 on April 7, 2014, at St Mary Magdalene & St Lawrence Church on April 21, 2014 in Faversham, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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FAVERSHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: General view of flowers left by well wishers prior to the funeral of Peaches Geldof, who died at age 25 on April 7, 2014, at St Mary Magdalene & St Lawrence Church on April 21, 2014 in Faversham, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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FAVERSHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: A general view of flowers left by mourners at the funeral of Peaches Geldof, who died aged 25 on April 7, at St Mary Magdalene & St Lawrence Church on April 21, 2014 in Faversham, England. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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FAVERSHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: A general view of flowers left by mourners at the funeral of Peaches Geldof, who died aged 25 on April 7, at St Mary Magdalene & St Lawrence Church on April 21, 2014 in Faversham, England. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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FAVERSHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: A general view of flowers left by mourners at the funeral of Peaches Geldof, who died aged 25 on April 7, at St Mary Magdalene & St Lawrence Church on April 21, 2014 in Faversham, England. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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FAVERSHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: General view of Davington Church prior to the funeral of Peaches Geldof, who died at age 25 on April 7, 2014, at St Mary Magdalene & St Lawrence Church on April 21, 2014 in Faversham, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A florist delivers flowers to the home Sir Bob Geldof ahead of the funeral of his daughter of Peaches Geldof at St Mary Magdalene and St Lawrence Church in Davington, near Faversham, Kent. (credit:PA)