Deaths by...
179 Notable deaths
by drug overdose
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]
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]
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).
Aimee Semple McPherson
Canadian-american evangelist and media celebrity (1890-1944).
Born October 9th, 1890 in South-West Oxford.
Died September 27th, 1944 at 53 years old in Oakland (drug overdose).
Domino Harvey
Bounty hunter.
Born August 7th, 1969 in London.
Died June 27th, 2005 at 35 years old in Hollywood (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]
Chris Kanyon
American professional wrestler (1970-2010).
Born January 4th, 1970 in Sunnyside.
Died April 2nd, 2010 at 40 years old in Sunnyside (drug overdose). [ref]
Dinah Washington
American singer, songwriter, pianist (1924-1963).
Born August 29th, 1924 in Tuscaloosa. [ref]
Died December 14th, 1963 at 39 years old in Detroit (drug overdose). [ref]
Charles Boyer
French actor (1899-1978).
Born August 28th, 1899 in Figeac. [ref]
Died August 26th, 1978 at 78 years old in Phoenix (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]
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