Deaths by...
181 Notable deaths
by drug overdose
Lenny Bruce
American comedian and social critic (1925–1966).
Born October 13th, 1925 in Mineola.
Died August 3rd, 1966 at 40 years old in Hollywood (drug overdose).
Savitri
Indian actress (1935–1981).
Born December 6th, 1935 in Guntur district.
Died December 26th, 1981 at 46 years old in Chennai (drug overdose).
Keith Moon
English rock musician, drummer of the who.
Born August 23rd, 1946 in Central Middlesex Hospital. [ref]
Died September 7th, 1978 at 32 years old in Mayfair (drug overdose).
Margot Kidder
Canadian and american actress and activist (1948–2018).
Born October 17th, 1948 in Yellowknife.
Died May 13th, 2018 at 69 years old in Livingston (drug overdose). [ref]
Nick Drake
British singer-songwriter.
Born June 19th, 1948 in Yangon. [ref]
Died November 25th, 1974 at 26 years old in Tanworth-in-Arden (drug overdose). [ref]
Angus Cloud
American actor (1998–2023).
Born July 10th, 1998 in Oakland. [ref]
Died July 31st, 2023 at 25 years old in Oakland (drug overdose). [ref]
Dana Plato
American actress (1964-1999).
Born November 7th, 1964 in Maywood.
Died May 8th, 1999 at 34 years old in Moore (drug overdose).
Abbie Hoffman
American activist (1936–1989).
Born November 30th, 1936 in Worcester.
Died April 12th, 1989 at 52 years old in Solebury Township (drug overdose).
Paula Yates
British television presenter and writer.
Born April 24th, 1959 in Colwyn Bay.
Died September 17th, 2000 at 41 years old in London (drug overdose).
Sonny Liston
American boxer.
Born May 8th, 1932 in St. Francis County.
Died December 30th, 1970 at 38 years old in Las Vegas (drug overdose).
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