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194 Notable deaths
by 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).
Jesse Jane
American pornographic actress (1980–2024).
Born July 16th, 1980 in Fort Worth. [ref]
Died January 24th, 2024 at 43 years old in Moore (drug overdose). [ref]
Brad Renfro
American actor (1982–2008).
Born July 25th, 1982 in Knoxville.
Died January 15th, 2008 at 25 years old in Los Angeles (drug overdose). [ref]
Jean Seberg
American actress (1938–1979).
Born November 13th, 1938 in Marshalltown.
Died August 30th, 1979 at 40 years old in 16th arrondissement of Paris (drug overdose).
Amanda Peterson
American actress (1971-2015).
Born July 8th, 1971 in Greeley.
Died July 3rd, 2015 at 43 years old in Greeley (drug overdose). [ref]
David Ruffin
American singer (1941–1991).
Born January 18th, 1941 in Whynot.
Died June 1st, 1991 at 50 years old in Philadelphia (drug overdose).
John Matuszak
American actor and american football player (1950–1989).
Born October 25th, 1950 in Oak Creek.
Died June 17th, 1989 at 38 years old in Hollywood (drug overdose).
Brian Epstein
British personal manager and impresario (1934–1967).
Born September 19th, 1934 in Liverpool.
Died August 27th, 1967 at 32 years old in London (drug overdose).
Mike Von Erich
American professional wrestler (1964-1987).
Born March 2nd, 1964 in Dallas.
Died April 12th, 1987 at 23 years old in Dallas (drug overdose).
Glenn Quinn
Irish actor (1970-2002).
Born May 28th, 1970 in Dublin.
Died December 3rd, 2002 at 32 years old in North Hollywood (drug overdose).
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