Lost To Drugs: From Michael Jackson To Amy Winehouse, Singers Who Unfortunately Died Because Of Drug Abuse

It’s always painful to learn of someone’s death, whether or not they were close to you. It’s often heartbreaking to learn about celebrities going away, whether or not we knew them personally. For example, if you grew up listening to Linkin Park, getting the tragic news of Chester’s death could have been devastating. We don’t know him personally, but we get the impression that we do because we investigate them, listen to their music, watch their interviews, and participate actively in their lives. If you grew up listening to music, the news that one of your favourite performers, whom you admired and looked up to, has died may affect you harder than you expect. Here’s a list of singers who passed away due to substance abuse.

Micheal Jackson

Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, died at the age of 50. He was an incredible musician who was on his way to breaking the world record for the most successful concert run when he died. In 2009, he died of severe propofol and benzo toxicity.

Amy Winehouse

Amy Winehouse struggled with alcoholism throughout her career and even wrote a song about it. She had a fulfilling life, but her addiction got the best of her, and she died of alcohol poisoning in 2011 at the young age of 27.

Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin was another well-known rock singer who died of a heroin overdose in 1970. She was only 27 at the time, yet she had a string of singles that are still being played today. She was one of the most well-known female rock stars of her day.

Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley was one of the most influential cultural figures of the twentieth century. He was well-known for his singing, acting, and musical talents. Many people adored him, and he had such an impact that he is still talked about and admired today. He had an incredible life and was the epitome of rock ‘n’ roll, but he was also dealing with prescription medication addiction. His cause of death was Cardiac Arrhythmia, but he also had 14 different narcotics in his system, including codeine, methaqualone, morphine, and meperidine, when he died at the age of 42.