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Famous Drug-related Deaths & Celebrity Drug Overdoses
Notable Famous Deaths A thorough list of celebrity drug related deaths. THere is nothing more cliche than the depiction of rampant drug and alcohol abuse by the Hollywood elite. Unfortunately this is one cliche that hits the mark more than we'd like. Deaths from drug use are a rampant problem here in the states, both overdose and health issues created by drug use increase this statistic. These famous drug fueled deaths should illustrate a need to control drug usage or stop it all together.
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1965“ Stand up comedian and insult comic. Appeared on many Comedy Central programs and Roasts. Overdosed on prescription pills. It is unknown if it was a suicide attempt or an accidental overdose. „ - 2
1964“ Professional wrestler, accidental overdose of painkillers. „ - 3
1931“ Actor, death officially certified as "accidental-suicidal and undetermined", high levels of sedatives found in his blood. „ - 4
1958“ Musician, Big Country, self-asphyxiation under the influence of alcohol. „ - 5
1964“ Professional wrestler, suicide, overdosed on tranquilizers. „ - 6
1892“ Writer, committed suicide by overdosing on veronal. „ - 7 1956“ Punk musician, heroin overdose. „
- 8 1975“ Former child actress, alcohol and heroin overdose. „
- 9 1932“ Actress, died of anaphylactic shock after being given a tranquilizer by her doctor. „
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1965“ Actor, heroin overdose. „ - 11 1966“ Champion horse-racing jockey, multiple drug overdose and injuries likely related to a fall caused by the drugs. „
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West Arkeen
1960“ Musician, drug overdose. „ - 13 1951“ Painter, heroin overdose. „
- 14 1962“ Photographer & make-up artist, kidney and liver failure due to Tylenol toxicity, as a result of a prescription painkiller addiction. „
- 15 1948“ Music critic, musician, an overdose of Darvon and Valium and NyQuil. „
- 16 1960“ Painter, heroin overdose. „
- 17 1929“ American former child actor, suspected overdose. „
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Steve Bechler
1979“ Major League Baseball pitcher, died of a heatstroke, the coroner indicated that "the toxicity of ephedra played a signifcant role" among many factors in contributing to his death. „ - 19 1949“ Of the Blues Brothers, actor, and comedian, heroin and cocaine overdose „
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Wes Berggren
1971“ Musician, Tripping Daisy. „ - 21 1977“ Schoolgirl, ecstasy related. „
- 22 1963“ Basketball player; died of cocaine overdose before ever playing in the NBA. „
- 23 1961“ Professional wrestler, toxic levels of cocaine and anti anxiety drug. „
- 24 1962“ Aristocrat, cocaine overdose. „
- 25 1943“ Blues guitarist, heroin overdose. „
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