Deaths by...
182 Notable deaths
by drug overdose
Donyale Luna
American model and actress (1945-1979).
Born January 1st, 1945 in Detroit.
Died May 17th, 1979 at 34 years old in Rome (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).
Professor Longhair
African-american blues musician.
Born December 19th, 1918 in Bogalusa. [ref]
Died January 30th, 1980 at 61 years old in New Orleans (drug overdose). [ref]
Antonio Flores
Spanish singer-songwriter and actor.
Born November 14th, 1961 in Madrid. [ref]
Died May 30th, 1995 at 33 years old in Madrid (drug overdose). [ref]
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).
Imogen Hassall
English actress (1942-1980).
Born August 25th, 1942 in Woking.
Died November 16th, 1980 at 38 years old in Wimbledon (drug overdose).
Maggie McNamara
American actress (1928-1978).
Born June 18th, 1929 in New York City. [ref]
Died February 18th, 1978 at 48 years old in New York City (drug overdose).
Danny Whitten
American guitarist.
Born May 8th, 1943 in Columbus.
Died November 18th, 1972 at 29 years old in Los Angeles (drug overdose). [ref]
Ronnie Scott
British musician (1927-1996).
Born January 28th, 1927 in London. [ref]
Died December 23rd, 1996 at 69 years old in London (drug overdose). [ref]
Chester Morris
American actor (1901-1970).
Born February 16th, 1901 in New York City. [ref]
Died September 11th, 1970 at 69 years old in Bucks County (drug overdose). [ref]
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