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179 Notable deaths
by drug overdose
Curt Hennig
American professional wrestler.
Born March 28th, 1958 in Robbinsdale.
Died February 10th, 2003 at 44 years old in Tampa (drug overdose).
Pamela Courson
Common-law wife of jim morrison.
Born December 22nd, 1946 in Weed. [ref]
Died April 25th, 1974 at 27 years old in Los Angeles (drug overdose). [ref]
Eric Douglas
American actor and stand-up comedian.
Born June 21st, 1958 in Los Angeles.
Died July 6th, 2004 at 46 years old in New York City (drug overdose).
Edie Sedgwick
American socialite, actress and model (1943-1971).
Born April 20th, 1943 in Santa Barbara.
Died November 16th, 1971 at 28 years old in Santa Barbara (drug overdose). [ref]
Inger Stevens
Swedish-american actress (1934–1970).
Born October 18th, 1934 in Stockholm. [ref]
Died April 30th, 1970 at 35 years old in Hollywood (drug overdose). [ref]
DJ AM
American disc jockey (1973–2009).
Born March 30th, 1973 in Philadelphia.
Died August 28th, 2009 at 36 years old in New York City (drug overdose). [ref]
Test
Canadian professional wrestler and actor (1975-2009).
Born March 17th, 1975 in Whitby.
Died March 13th, 2009 at 33 years old in Tampa (drug overdose). [ref]
Gertrude Bell
English writer, traveller, political officer, archaeologist (1868-1926).
Born July 14th, 1868 in County Durham. [ref]
Died July 12th, 1926 at 57 years old in Baghdad (drug overdose). [ref]
Frankie Lymon
American singer.
Born September 30th, 1942 in Harlem. [ref]
Died February 28th, 1968 at 25 years old in Harlem (drug overdose). [ref]
Pimp C
American rapper and record producer from texas (1973-2007).
Born December 29th, 1973 in Port Arthur.
Died December 4th, 2007 at 33 years old in Hollywood (drug overdose). [ref]
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