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194 Notable deaths
by drug overdose
Andrew Martin
Canadian professional wrestler (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]
Greg Giraldo
American comedian (1965-2010).
Born December 10th, 1965 in The Bronx.
Died September 29th, 2010 at 44 years old in New Brunswick (drug overdose). [ref]
Mike Starr
American bassist (1966–2011).
Born April 4th, 1966 in Honolulu.
Died March 8th, 2011 at 44 years old in Salt Lake City (drug overdose). [ref]
Eric Douglas
American actor and comedian (1958–2004).
Born June 21st, 1958 in Los Angeles.
Died July 6th, 2004 at 46 years old in New York City (drug overdose).
Paul Gray
American bassist (1972–2010).
Born April 8th, 1972 in Los Angeles.
Died May 24th, 2010 at 38 years old in Urbandale (drug overdose). [ref]
Dalida
Egyptian-french singer and actress (1933-1987).
Born January 17th, 1933 in Shobra.
Died May 3rd, 1987 at 54 years old in 18th arrondissement of Paris (drug overdose).
Kenneth Williams
British actor and comedian (1926–1988).
Born February 22nd, 1926 in Islington.
Died April 15th, 1988 at 62 years old in London Borough of Camden (drug overdose).
Bam Bam Bigelow
American professional wrestler (1961-2007).
Born September 1st, 1961 in Mount Laurel.
Died January 19th, 2007 at 45 years old in Hudson (drug overdose). [ref]
Wayne Static
American musician (1965–2014).
Born November 4th, 1965 in Muskegon.
Died November 1st, 2014 at 48 years old in Landers (drug overdose).
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