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181 Notable deaths
by drug overdose
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 stand-up comedian.
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 Johnston (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
English actor and comedian (1926-1988).
Born February 22nd, 1926 in Islington. [ref]
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).
Richard Chase
American serial killer and cannibal.
Born May 23rd, 1950 in Santa Clara.
Died December 26th, 1980 at 30 years old in San Quentin State Prison (drug overdose).
Anissa Jones
American child actress (1958-1976).
Born March 11th, 1958 in West Lafayette.
Died August 28th, 1976 at 18 years old in Oceanside (drug overdose).
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