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4 Notable deaths
 by opioid overdose

Heath Ledger

Australian actor (1979–2008).

Born April 4th, 1979 in Perth. [ref]

Died January 22nd, 2008 at 28 years old in Manhattan (opioid overdose). [ref]

Janis Joplin

American singer (1943–1970).

Born January 19th, 1943 in Port Arthur. [ref]

Died October 4th, 1970 at 27 years old in Hollywood (opioid overdose). [ref]

Peaches Geldof

British journalist, television presenter and model.

Born March 13th, 1989 in Westminster.

Died April 7th, 2014 at 25 years old in Wrotham (opioid overdose).

Walter Benjamin

German literary critic, philosopher and social critic (1892-1940).

Born July 15th, 1892 in Berlin. [ref]

Died September 26th, 1940 at 48 years old in Portbou (opioid overdose). [ref]

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