Hoke died after being struck by a freight train

The Mentors remained sporadically active thereafter. Hoke began a solo career, while Carlson formed the band Jesters of Destiny. In 1997, while being interviewed for the documentary film Kurt and Courtney , Hoke claimed that Courtney Love had offered him $50,000 to kill her husband Kurt Cobain , whose death was ruled a suicide. Two days after being interviewed, Hoke died after being struck by a freight train while intoxicated. His death was alternately described as an accident and a suicide; however, some conspiracy theorists have claimed there is evidence suggesting foul play.