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181 Notable deaths
by drug overdose
Brian Adams
American professional wrestler (1964-2007).
Born April 14th, 1964 in Kailua.
Died August 13th, 2007 at 43 years old in Tampa (drug overdose). [ref]
Margaret Sullavan
American actress.
Born May 16th, 1909 in Norfolk.
Died January 1st, 1960 at 50 years old in New Haven (drug overdose). [ref]
Sherri Martel
American professional wrestler and manager.
Born February 8th, 1958 in New Orleans.
Died June 15th, 2007 at 49 years old in Birmingham (drug overdose). [ref]
Sunanda Pushkar
Indo canadian businessperson.
Born June 27th, 1962 in Sopore.
Died January 17th, 2014 at 51 years old in New Delhi (drug overdose).
David A. Kennedy
Fourth of robert f. kennedy's children.
Born June 15th, 1955 in Washington, D.C..
Died April 25th, 1984 at 28 years old in The Brazilian Court (drug overdose).
Aimee Semple McPherson
Canadian-american evangelist and media celebrity (1890-1944).
Born October 9th, 1890 in Salford.
Died September 27th, 1944 at 53 years old in Oakland (drug overdose).
Johnny Thunders
American guitarist and singer-songwriter (1952–1991).
Born July 15th, 1952 in Queens. [ref]
Died April 23rd, 1991 at 38 years old in New Orleans (drug overdose).
Luna Vachon
American professional wrestler (1962-2010).
Born January 12th, 1962 in Atlanta.
Died August 27th, 2010 at 48 years old in Port Richey (drug overdose). [ref]
Phyllis Hyman
American rhythm-and-blues singer (1949–1995).
Born July 6th, 1949 in Philadelphia. [ref]
Died June 30th, 1995 at 45 years old in New York City (drug overdose). [ref]
Nick Adams
American actor and screenwriter (1931-1968).
Born July 10th, 1931 in Nanticoke. [ref]
Died February 7th, 1968 at 36 years old in Beverly Hills (drug overdose). [ref]
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