Prince News Update: Doc Was Called To Treat Prince For Painkiller Addiction, But Claims It Was Too Late

A doctor said he was going to treat Prince's painkiller addiction - but his help was sought a little too late to help the beloved musician.

So it was his addiction to painkillers that killed him. One California doctor reveals that when he arrived at the spot to help Prince when he was called by the reps, the musician had gone beyond help. 

The person who went to bring the doctor reached at the time when the "Purple Rain" singer's body was found lifeless in an elevator at his Paisley Park compound.

Dr. Howard Kornfeld, founder and medical director of Recovery Without Walls, that deals mainly with "innovative, evidence-based medical treatment for chronic pain and drug and alcohol addiction" revealed through his attorney William Mauzy, that he had been called April 20 as Prince "was dealing with a grave medical emergency."

As he had been caught in other engagements, the doctor sent a colleague, Andrew Kornfeld, to check and explain the treatment process.

"The plan was to quickly evaluate his health and devise a treatment plan," said Mauzy, speaking on behalf of the Kornfelds. "The doctor was planning on a lifesaving mission."

At 9:30 a.m. April 21, when he arrived there, Prince could not be found. His unconscious body was found in an elevator, so Andrew immediately called 911. 

Although no foul play is suspected, the Drug Enforcement Administration is examining  the case, as prescription painkillers were found on the scene.

Prince had a history of using Percocet, most probably to treat hip pain and other ailments that hit him as a professional performer.