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194 Notable deaths
by drug overdose
Jason Davis
American actor (1984–2020).
Born October 14th, 1984 in Salt Lake City.
Died February 16th, 2020 at 35 years old in Los Angeles (drug overdose). [ref]
Vic Chesnutt
Singer-songwriter from athens, georgia (1964–2009).
Born November 12th, 1964 in Jacksonville.
Died December 25th, 2009 at 45 years old in Athens (drug overdose). [ref]
Scotty Beckett
Actor (1929-1968).
Born October 4th, 1929 in California.
Died May 10th, 1968 at 38 years old in Los Angeles (drug overdose).
Axl Rotten
American professional wrestler (1971–2016).
Born April 21st, 1971 in Fell's Point.
Died February 4th, 2016 at 44 years old in Baltimore (drug overdose). [ref]
Jill Bennett
British actress (1931–1990).
Born December 24th, 1931 in Penang.
Died October 4th, 1990 at 58 years old in London (drug overdose).
Elis Regina
Brazilian singer of popular and jazz music (1945–1982).
Born March 17th, 1945 in Porto Alegre.
Died January 19th, 1982 at 36 years old in São Paulo (drug overdose).
Art Pepper
American saxophonist (1925–1982).
Born September 1st, 1925 in Gardena.
Died June 15th, 1982 at 56 years old in Los Angeles (drug overdose).
Everett Sloane
American actor (1909–1965).
Born October 1st, 1909 in New York City.
Died August 6th, 1965 at 55 years old in Los Angeles (drug overdose).
Imogen Hassall
English actress (1942-1980).
Born August 25th, 1942 in Woking.
Died November 16th, 1980 at 38 years old in Wimbledon (drug overdose).
Jackie Curtis
American actor, writer, singer (1947-1985).
Born February 19th, 1947 in New York City.
Died May 15th, 1985 at 38 years old in New York City (drug overdose).
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