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178 Notable deaths
by drug overdose
Scott Weiland
American singer (1967–2015).
Born October 27th, 1967 in San Jose.
Died December 3rd, 2015 at 48 years old in Bloomington (drug overdose). [ref]
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). [ref]
Layne Staley
American rock singer and songwriter.
Born August 22nd, 1967 in Bellevue.
Died April 5th, 2002 at 34 years old in Seattle (drug overdose).
Ol' Dirty Bastard
American rapper (1968–2004).
Born November 15th, 1968 in Fort Greene.
Died November 13th, 2004 at 35 years old in Manhattan (drug overdose). [ref]
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-american actress (1948-2018).
Born October 17th, 1948 in Yellowknife.
Died May 13th, 2018 at 69 years old in Livingston (drug overdose). [ref]
Abbie Hoffman
American political and social activist (1936-1989).
Born November 30th, 1936 in Worcester. [ref]
Died April 12th, 1989 at 52 years old in Solebury Township (drug overdose). [ref]
Ike Turner
American musician (1931–2007).
Born November 5th, 1931 in Clarksdale. [ref]
Died December 12th, 2007 at 76 years old in San Marcos (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]
Jean Seberg
American actress (1938–1979.
Born November 13th, 1938 in Marshalltown. [ref]
Died August 30th, 1979 at 40 years old in 16th arrondissement of Paris (drug overdose). [ref]
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