Washington/Toronto  - The death of Kenny MacLean, the former Platinum Blonde bassist, was likely due to heart problems, the Toronto Star reported Tuesday.

MacLean, who was 52, was found by his sister Monday in the living quarters of his studio clutching a toothbrush, according to a friend quoted by the newspaper.

Platinum Blonde had hits during the 1980s including Hungry Eyes and Crying Over You.

Mark Holmes, a friend of MacLean, told the newspaper that the preliminary results of an autopsy suggested his death was due to a heart problem.

MacLean had just released his third solo album. (dpa)