Fame often comes at a high price. Many actors who experienced their first taste of fame at a young age, dazzling us with their talent and potential, ended up on a downward spiral.
Check out our list of child actors who died from an overdose and saw their lights dimmed and extinguished way too soon.
Corey Monteith was the handsome rising star who is best known for his work on the hit Fox show, Glee. He was a native of Canada, and passed away in his hotel room in Vancouver, when he accidentally overdosed on alcohol and heroin. Monteith was believed to be alone at the time of the incident, and hotel cameras indicate that he returned to his hotel room after a night out, where he continued to abuse substances. Monteith was actress Lea Michele's love interest on Glee, and the two also dated in real life. Michele made it clear that she was heartbroken by the loss of her boyfriend and co-star, and it took her a considerable amount of time to speak about the incident publicly.
Comedian/actor Chris Farley was born Christopher Crosby Farley on February 15, 1964 in Madison, WI with an Irish American blood. His death was caused by accidental opiate/cocaine intoxication and coronary atherosclerosis in December 18, 1997.
Sid Vicious, born John Simon Ritchie,[1] later named John Beverley (10 May 1957 2 February 1979), was an English bass guitarist, drummer and vocalist, most famous as a member of the influential punk rock band the Sex Pistols, and notorious for his arrest for the murder of his girlfriend, Nancy Spungen.
Sid Vicious is still a rock legend, even though he passed away in the 1970s. He died after partying the night away. Vicious was celebrating his release from Riker's Island in New York, in 1979. He passed away in his sleep due to a heroin overdose. Perhaps the saddest part of the story is that his mother was the one who gave him the drugs. This is a testament to the fact that drug addiction often runs in families. It's tragic to know that the night he was released from jail would also be the last night of his life.
Born at Aberdeen in Washington, Kurt Cobain was an artist and musician who is best remember for being the main songwriter, guitarist and singer of the band "Nirvana". In fact, he was one of the co-founders of this music band that went on to become very popular. His net worth stands at $100 million. Kurt was born in 1967, but he died in 1994 at the young age of 27 years just because of overdosing.
Judy Garland (June 10, 1922 June 22, 1969), born Frances Ethel Gumm, was an American singer, actress and vaudevillian. By early 1969, Garland's health had deteriorated. She performed in London at the Talk of the Town nightclub for a five-week run and made her last concert appearance in Copenhagen during March 1969.She married her fifth and final husband, nightclub manager Mickey Deans, at Chelsea Register Office, London, on March 15, 1969 just three months before her death.
Heath Andrew Ledger was an Australian television and film actor, he had an estimated net worth of $16 million at the time of his death. Heath Andrew Ledger was an Australian television and film actor, he had an estimated net worth of $16 million at the time of his death.Born in Perth, Western Australia on April 4, 1979, Ledger first became interested in acting while attending the all-boys Guilford Grammar School. He began his career performing onstage with the Guildford Theatre Company and was soon appearing in substantial roles on Australian television shows. He is most famous for his critically acclaimed roles in Brokeback Mountain and The Dark Knight.Ledger died on January 22, 2008, from an accidental toxic combination of prescription drugs.
Dana Plato was known in the 1980s for her role on the hit sitcom, Diff'rent Strokes. She played a fun-loving daughter, but her personal life was riddled with addiction and depression. Plato and her fiance visited his mother in 1999 for Mother's Day. During the visit, Dana overdosed on Lortab, a prescription painkiller. She also took Soma. She was in the RV parked beside her future mother-in-law's house at the time of the overdose. Almost exactly 11 years later, Dana's son Tyler killed himself with a gunshot wound to the head. This tragic story points to the fact that issues such as anxiety and depression are sometimes hereditary and can lead to drug use.
Winehouse was one of the U.K.'s flagship vocalists during the 2000s. The British press and tabloids seemed to focus on her rowdy behavior and heavy consumption of alcohol, but fans and critics alike embraced her rugged charm, brash sense of humor, and distinctively soulful and jazzy vocals. Her platinum-selling breakthrough album, Frank (2003), elicited comparisons ranging from Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughan to Macy Gray and Lauryn Hill. Born to a taxi-driving father and pharmacist mother, Winehouse grew up in the Southgate area of northern London. Death: On 23 July 2011, two ambulances were called to Winehouse's home in Camden, London. Shortly afterwards, the Metropolitan Police confirmed Winehouse's death, but the cause is currently unknown.
American TV personality, actress and model Anna Nicole Smith had an estimated net worth of $50 million. Smith rose to fame in 1993 after she was named Playmate of the Year by Playboy. She modelled for brands like Lane Bryant and Guess Jeans.When her husband died, she was involved in a legal battle regarding her husband's estate shares. She has two children named Daniel Wayne Smith , and Dannielynn Hope Birkhead . On February 8, 2007, Anna Nicole Smith died of prescription drug overdose.
Even though she passed away decades ago, Marilyn Monroe is still seen as one of the world's most popular sex symbols. Her psychiatrist discovered her body in the bedroom of her Brentwood home. The coroner determined that her death was due to "acute barbiturate poisoning", which is the same way that iconic actress Judy Garland passed away. The coroner stated that Monroe's death was likely a suicide, but her fans have questioned this theory for years. Some say that the night of her death, she was advised to stop having an affair with President Kennedy, and this led her into depression.
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A world renowned musician, Elvis Presley is an American cultural icon with an estimated net worth of $300 million 35 years after his death.Born as Elvis Aaron Presley on January 8, 1935 in Mississipi United States, Elvis Presley continues to be one of the most popular music icons even until today. In fact, he is still referred to as The King or The King of Rock and Roll.Sadly Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977 from an overdose of drug just at the age of 42.
Late American recording artist, actress, producer, and model Whitney Houston had an estimated net worth of $20 million (before death). She was inarguably one of the of the biggest female pop stars of all time. Her accomplishments as a hitmaker was extraordinary. On February 11, 2012, Houston was found dead in a suite at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, California, submerged in the bathtub. She incurred nearly $20 million from Sony before she passed away.
