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194 Notable deaths
by drug overdose
Phyllis Hyman
American rhythm-and-blues singer (1949–1995).
Born July 6th, 1949 in Philadelphia.
Died June 30th, 1995 at 45 years old in New York City (drug overdose).
Nick Adams
American actor and screenwriter (1931-1968).
Born July 10th, 1931 in Nanticoke.
Died February 7th, 1968 at 36 years old in Beverly Hills (drug overdose).
Robert Walker
American actor (1918-1951).
Born October 13th, 1918 in Salt Lake City.
Died August 28th, 1951 at 32 years old in Los Angeles (drug overdose).
Dinah Washington
American singer, songwriter, pianist (1924-1963).
Born August 29th, 1924 in Tuscaloosa.
Died December 14th, 1963 at 39 years old in Detroit (drug overdose).
Domino Harvey
British bounty hunter (1969–2005).
Born August 7th, 1969 in London.
Died June 27th, 2005 at 35 years old in Hollywood (drug overdose). [ref]
Charles Boyer
French actor (1899–1978).
Born August 28th, 1899 in Figeac.
Died August 26th, 1978 at 78 years old in Phoenix (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]
Robert Pastorelli
American actor (1954–2004).
Born June 21st, 1954 in New Brunswick.
Died March 8th, 2004 at 49 years old in Hollywood Hills (drug overdose).
Alan Wilson
American musician (1943-1970).
Born July 4th, 1943 in Boston.
Died September 3rd, 1970 at 27 years old in Topanga (drug overdose).
Bruce Edwards Ivins
American microbiologist and vaccinologist (1946–2008).
Born April 22nd, 1946 in Lebanon.
Died July 29th, 2008 at 62 years old in Frederick (drug overdose). [ref]
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