Blagojevich Buddy Dead

(Chicago) Christopher Kelly, 51, a close advisor to former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, is dead.

Kelly was found at 7:01 a.m. by his family, according to a report given to the Cook County Medical Examiner. He was pronounced dead at 10:46 a.m., sources said.

Kelly died of an apparent "aspirin overdose," a law enforcement source said.

Reportedly, Kelly was a key witness in the federal corruption investigation of Gov. Blagojevich.

Heh.