Overdoses 16 Celebrity Drug Overdoses We Should Have Seen Coming
Jim Morrison
Lead singer for the famous band, The Doors.
Having struggled with with both drug and alcohol abuse throughout his life, Jim Morrison died of a heart attack triggered by an accidental heroin overdose at the age of 27.
If you're a big fan of Morrison and want to visit his last U.S. home click here. Pay tribute to this great musician!Age: Dec. at 28 (1943-1971)
Birthplace: Melbourne, Florida, United States of America
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Janis Joplin
An American singer and songwriter. She experimented with a variety of drugs and drank heavily throughout her life, and died at 27 from a result of heroin overdose and alcohol consumption.
A video of her parents reading fan letters.Age: Dec. at 27 (1943-1970)
Birthplace: Port Arthur, Texas, United States of America
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#18 on The Best Rock Vocalists
#38 on The Best Singers of All Time
#16 on The Best Female Vocalists Ever
#63 on The Greatest Musical Artists of All Time
Jimi Hendrix
Considered by some to be the greatest electric guitarist in the history of rock music. He was well-known for his use of psychedelic drugs, most notably LSD, and his angry tirades when consumed with alcohol.
A drug-drenched life of rock and roll finally led to a respiratory arrest caused by alcohol, barbituate, and vomit inhalation on September 18, 1970.Age: Dec. at 28 (1942-1970)
Birthplace: Washington, Area code 206, Western United States, Northwestern United States, United States of America, + more
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#45 on The Best Rock Vocalists
#83 on The Best Singers of All Time
#9 on The Greatest Musical Artists of All Time
#8 on The Best Rock Bands of All Time
Sid Vicious
The bassist of the Sex Pistols and inductee of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Ten days after a drug-stained stabbing of Nancy Spungen on October 12, 1978, Sid Vicious attempted suicide by unsuccessfully slitting his wrists.
However, it was on February 1, 1979 at his post-bail party that Sid overdosed on heroin and was found dead with a suicide note in his jacket.
See his behavior in this video report.Age: Dec. at 22 (1957-1979)
Birthplace: England, London
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#86 on The Best Punk Bands Of All Time
