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181 Notable deaths
by drug overdose
Rich Homie Quan
American rapper (1989–2024).
Born October 4th, 1989 in Atlanta.
Died September 5th, 2024 at 34 years old in Atlanta (drug overdose). [ref]
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
American artist and common-law wife of jim morrison.
Born December 22nd, 1946 in Weed.
Died April 25th, 1974 at 27 years old in Los Angeles (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.
Died April 30th, 1970 at 35 years old in Los Angeles (drug overdose).
Frankie Lymon
American singer (1942–1968).
Born September 30th, 1942 in New York City, Harlem.
Died February 28th, 1968 at 25 years old in Harlem (drug overdose).
Leslie Carter
American singer and songwriter (1986-2012).
Died January 31st, 2012 at 25 years old in Westfield (drug overdose). [ref]
Shannon Hoon
American singer-songwriter.
Born September 26th, 1967 in Lafayette.
Died October 21st, 1995 at 28 years old in New Orleans (drug overdose).
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]
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]
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