Special Sub-Topic: Celebrities: Death By Drugs Authored by: sprinkles Sub-topic of: Death Becomes Them

This man had the blues from way back. After working hard on Saturday nights, this comedian and brother of Jimmy died in 1982 in a hotel room of a drug overdose. Who is he?

John Belushi & Belushi. John Belushi performed on the famous program 'Saturday Night Live' in 1975 and for four years after. He died on March 5th at the age of 33.

Being a real airhead, this funny man died at the age of 33, seven days before Christmas in 1997 from an opiate and cocaine intoxication. Who is he?

Chris Farley & Farley. Farley, another star of 'SNL', was born in 1964 in Wisconsin. He was found dead in his apartment.

Born in 1926, this extremely famous actress died of a drug overdose in 1962. This actress who played the part of Rose Loomis was married three times, one of the times was only for nine months. Who is she?

Marilyn Monroe & Monroe. Monroe was born Norma Jean Baker on June 1st, 1926. She made headlines with her nine month marriage to baseball player, Joe DiMaggio. (Rose Loomis was her character's name in 'Niagra'. One of her most recognized films).

'Kimberly' starred on a TV series before being fired because of 'troubles'. She was arrested for armed robbery as well as forging a prescription. Her death was finally ruled a suicide since a good amount of drugs were found in her body when she died in 1999 at the age of 34. Who is she?

Dana Plato & Plato. Dana Plato starred on 'Diff'rent Strokes' as well as many other productions. She was arrested twice before she passed away on May 8th.

His death was ruled as a cardiac arrhythmia while a number of drugs were found in his body at the time that he died. This tender king was born in 1935 and died in 1977. Who is he?

Elvis & Elvis Presley & Presley. 'The King' is one of the most famous music artists of all time. He starred in many films and sold millions of albums. Sadly, he died at the age of 42 on August 16th in Memphis.

This star was born on June 10th, 1922. She soon made her way into the spotlight appearing in numerous movies and eventually hosting her own show in 1963. Frances gave birth to three children before her death in 1969 from an 'accidental' overdose of sleeping pills. Who is she?

Judy Garland & Garland. Ms. Judy Garland died at the age of 47 after completing many successful films. She married 5 times and is the mother of Liza Minnelli.

Born in 1943, this Woodstock gal had many hits while in a band and as a solo artist. She died on October 4th, 1970. Need I say more? Who is she?

Janis Joplin & Joplin. Janis died at the age of 27.

Another Woodstock performer, this man also died in 1970 (September 18th) at the age of 27. He was finally said to have died of a barbiturate overdose. Who is he?

Jimi Hendrix & Jimmy Hendrix & Hendrix. He was born on November 27th, 1942.

This young actor died at the age of 23 in 1993 from heart failure brought on by drugs. He starred in 'Running on Empty' for which he was nominated for an Academy Award. Who is he?

River Phoenix & Phoenix & River. Phoenix was born on August 23rd, 1970 and died on October 31st.

The doors opened to this man who died on July 3rd, 1971 at the age of 27. While his death was officially ruled as a heart attack, drugs may have been the cause of death. Who is he?

Jim Morrison & Morrison. Everyone knows that he was a member of The Doors.