W.C. Fields was a heavy drinker and his alcoholism was well-known. He often incorporated his drinking habits into his stage persona, playing a character known for being a cruel drunk. His heavy drinking was a contributing factor to his distinctive red nose and blotchy face, which he used to enhance his comedic character. He died a lonely alcoholic death … Read More
Gig Young, the American actor, died by suicide on October 19, 1978, at the age of 64. He fatally shot himself and his fifth wife, Kim Schmidt, in their New York City apartment. The incident occurred just three weeks after they were married. Authorities ruled it a murder-suicide, but the motive remains unclear. Young had … Read More
Scott Weiland American musician, singer and songwriter Accidental overdose of cocaine, alcohol, and methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA) Illegal drugs and alcohol 2015 48
Anna Nicole Smith died on February 8, 2007, from an accidental drug overdose. She was found unresponsive in her hotel room at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Cause of Death: The official cause was combined drug intoxication, primarily from prescription medications. The autopsy report revealed that she had taken a … Read More
Dolores O’Riordan, the lead singer of The Cranberries, died on January 15, 2018. Her death was ruled as accidental drowning due to alcohol intoxication. She was found in her hotel room at the Hilton London on Park Lane. The coroner’s report indicated that her blood alcohol level was more than four times the legal limit … Read More
Janis Joplin, the iconic rock and blues singer, tragically passed away on October 4, 1970, at the age of 27. She was found in her hotel room in Los Angeles, and her death was ruled an accidental overdose of heroin, compounded by alcohol. Joplin’s powerful voice and electrifying stage presence left a lasting legacy in … Read More
Bon Scott, the legendary frontman of AC/DC, struggled with alcoholism