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Musicians Who Overdosed On Prescription Drugs

This week we're revisiting the tragic death of the king of pop as Dr. Conrad Murray is charged with involuntary manslaughter. Michael Jackson died last June from an overdose of propofol, allegedly administered by the doctor. Here are some other music stars whose deaths involved prescription drugs.

 
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Ol' Dirty Bastard (Wu Tang Clan): November 13, 2004. Age 35. Accidental overdose of the painkiller Tramadol combined with cocaine. (credit: Getty Images)
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Posted on 08/02/2010 at 4:14 PM
Jimi Hendrix
Bird
OK He choked on his own vomit. How do they get murder and or sucide from that? I'd say it was more of an accidental overdose. He should have been more careful. Wake up people just how much do you think you can throw through your body before it finally gives up trying to keep you healthy??? Where has common sense gone???
Posted on 08/02/2010 at 4:34 PM
Def Leopard
wowsers
I just don't remember the guys from Def Leopard looking so young as they do in that pic. It must have been all that hair!
Posted on 08/02/2010 at 4:49 PM
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Cheryl
I hate how the title "prescription" drugs automatically makes one jump to the conclusion that somehow, the medical profession is to blame........ Sure, some Doctor's are more apt to take pen to pad and write a script and when it's someone with some sway (such as a celebrity), even moreso BUT, every single one of these in the gallery involved either alcohol or illegal substances. The "prescription" drug was just part of the lethal cocktail because they had it to hand......
Posted on 08/02/2010 at 4:57 PM
Thin Lizzy
Jason
Why is Phil Lynott not on this list
Posted on 08/02/2010 at 5:28 PM
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Worthe
This is far from a comprehensive list. Don't forget Cass Elliott, Janis Joplin et al.......
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