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Hollywood played a lead role in the large scale popularization of decadent art.<ref name="thecharnelhouse.org">[https://thecharnelhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Georg-Luka%3Fcs-The-Destruction-of-Reason-1952.pdf Destruction of Reason] by Georg Lukacs </ref>]]

Hollywood played a lead role in the large-scale popularization of decadent art.<ref name="thecharnelhouse.org">[https://thecharnelhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Georg-Luka%3Fcs-The-Destruction-of-Reason-1952.pdf Destruction of Reason] by Georg Lukacs </ref>]]

While before 1945 forms of "[[art]]" which appealed to the lowest and basest instincts of man or deliberately portrayed man as completely immoral were confined to a small circle among the "elite" of the decadent, parasitic intelligentsia, after the war this content was popularized on a large scale and pushed for mass consumption to the American people, with Hollywood playing the lead role in this popularization. The barriers between 'esoteric' art and mass kitsch were dismantled with increasing vigor. The cinema (and also radio and literature) started spreading to the widest extent the uninhibited venting of even the worst instincts. The constant increase in juvenile delinquency, starting from the late 1940s and early 1950s, demonstrates the results of such 'social pedagogics'.<ref name="thecharnelhouse.org">[https://thecharnelhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Georg-Luka%3Fcs-The-Destruction-of-Reason-1952.pdf Destruction of Reason] by Georg Lukacs </ref>

While before 1945 forms of "[[art]]" which appealed to the lowest and basest instincts of man or deliberately portrayed man as completely immoral were confined to a small circle among the "elite" of the decadent, parasitic intelligentsia, after the war this content was popularized on a large scale and pushed for mass consumption to the American people, with Hollywood playing the lead role in this popularization. The barriers between 'esoteric' art and mass kitsch were dismantled with increasing vigor. The cinema (and also radio and literature) started spreading to the widest extent the uninhibited venting of even the worst instincts. The constant increase in juvenile delinquency, starting from the late 1940s and early 1950s, demonstrates the results of such 'social pedagogics'.<ref name="thecharnelhouse.org">[https://thecharnelhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Georg-Luka%3Fcs-The-Destruction-of-Reason-1952.pdf Destruction of Reason] by Georg Lukacs </ref>

It was important for the (liberal) ruling class to "re-educate" man of the post-war generation by tempering him to a sort of barbarism, to the brutal and merciless imposition of his selfish interests, which necessarily implies a hypocritical attitude as the way to adapt to the [[Social Darwinism|Social-Darwinist]] "struggle for existence". In the field of cinema, this kind of pedagogy necessarily produces movies that either openly preach banditry, gangsterism and murder (such as movies in [[Adolf Hitler|Hitler's]] [[Nazi Germany|Germany]] did, but also American gangster films do), or subtly place the individual in the social void, and cloud the sense of the real connection with society in his consciousness, degrade and reduce the intellect and reason to impotence, which these relationships reflect and elaborate, finally transforming man himself into an unethical lump of uncontrollable instincts. In relation to children, this is passed off as "respect" for the individual character of the child. But it means, in fact, the renunciation of pedagogy, and it comes, in the best of cases, to reduce young American children to a herd of lonely hysterics who end up following this wrong path often to become gangsters.<ref>https://thecharnelhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Gyo%3Frgy-Luka%3Fcs-La-letteratura-sovietica-1955.pdf</ref>

It was important for the (liberal) ruling class to "re-educate" men of the post-war generation by tempering them to a sort of barbarism, to the brutal and merciless imposition of his selfish interests, which necessarily implies a hypocritical attitude as the way to adapt to the [[Social Darwinism|Social-Darwinist]] "struggle for existence". In the field of cinema, this kind of pedagogy necessarily produces movies that either openly preach banditry, gangsterism, and murder (such as movies in [[Adolf Hitler|Hitler's]] [[Nazi Germany|Germany]] did, but also American gangster films do), or subtly place the individual in the social void, and cloud the sense of the real connection with society in his consciousness, degrade and reduce the intellect and reason to impotence, which these relationships reflect and elaborate, finally transforming man himself into an unethical lump of uncontrollable instincts. In relation to children, this is passed off as "respect" for the individual character of the child. But it means, in fact, the renunciation of pedagogy, and it comes, in the best of cases, to reduce young American children to a herd of lonely hysterics who end up following this wrong path often to become gangsters.<ref>https://thecharnelhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Gyo%3Frgy-Luka%3Fcs-La-letteratura-sovietica-1955.pdf</ref>

Usually (and falsely), this glorification of the unleashing of the worst instincts, hypocrisy, immorality etc. in Hollywood movies is advertized by Hollywood as "[[realism]]". Granted, some of the negative values promoted in these films do exist in American society (and the film industry is certainly not irresponsible for their spread). However, there exists a great fundamental difference between the realistic mode of representation that calls a spade a spade, and the deliberate overt aggrandization and idealization of every kind of negativity as something not just typical but praiseworthy and exemplar (the glorification of the [[Ku Klux Klan]] in ''Birth of a Nation'', of the Mafia in gangster films, of street gangs in hood films, etc.).<ref name="thecharnelhouse.org"/>

Usually (and falsely), this glorification of the unleashing of the worst instincts, hypocrisy, immorality, etc. in Hollywood movies is advertised by Hollywood as "[[realism]]". Granted, some of the negative values promoted in these films do exist in American society (and the film industry is partly responsible for their spread). However, there exists a great fundamental difference between the realistic mode of representation that calls a spade a spade, and the deliberate overt aggrandization and idealization of every kind of negativity as something not just typical but praiseworthy and exemplar (the glorification of the [[Ku Klux Klan]] in ''Birth of a Nation'', of the Mafia in gangster films, of street gangs in hood films, etc.).<ref name="thecharnelhouse.org"/>

It was a characteristic of the Hitler regime that, by skilful propaganda through the use of the cinema and movie industry, it led essentially and harmlessly mediocre people, sometimes even gifted ones, into becoming accomplices and indeed active participants in terrible crimes and barbaric deeds of inhumanity. Without such 'social pedagogics' (like the widely promoted "The Eternal Jew", "Süss the Jew" and other such movies), [[Auschwitz]], for example, would not have been possible.<ref name="thecharnelhouse.org"/>

It was a characteristic of the Hitler regime that, by skillful propaganda through the use of the cinema and movie industry, it led essentially and harmlessly mediocre people, sometimes even gifted ones, into becoming accomplices and indeed active participants in terrible crimes and barbaric deeds of inhumanity. Without such 'social pedagogics' (like the widely promoted "The Eternal Jew", "Süss the Jew" and other such movies), [[Auschwitz]], for example, would not have been possible.<ref name="thecharnelhouse.org"/>

==Conflict over values==

==Conflict over values==

Although the social elite and studio executives of Hollywood may have held different values than [[Real America|Main Street America]], the disparity was hidden from the public.  First, many film studios and actors hired publicity agents to control what lifestyle facts became known to the public.  Certain personal indiscretions were considered "off-limits" to journalists and not generally reported, such as [[Marilyn Monroe]]'s connection to various [[organized crime]] and political figures (including [[JFK]]).

Although the social elite and studio executives of Hollywood may have held different values than [[Real America|Main Street America]], the disparity was hidden from the public.  First, many film studios and actors hired publicity agents to control what lifestyle facts became known to the public.  Certain personal indiscretions were considered "off-limits" to journalists and not generally reported, such as [[Marilyn Monroe]]'s connection to various [[organized crime]] and political figures (including [[JFK]]).

Second, both the film studios and the television networks had codes of acceptable content.  Actors who were living by Hollywood values were creating films and television programs that carefully avoid sexually explicit themes or foul language.  For example, the code required that if a married couple were to be shown in a bedroom scene, they would have twin beds and would be wearing [[pajamas]].

Second, both the film studios and the television networks had codes of acceptable content.  Actors who were living by Hollywood values were creating films and television programs that carefully avoided sexually explicit themes or foul language.  For example, the code required that if a married couple were to be shown in a bedroom scene, they would have twin beds and would be wearing [[pajamas]].

Third, after the [[United States Supreme Court]] ruled that the [[First Amendment]] protected certain forms of literature and motion pictures that were previously considered [[pornographic]] in ''Miller v. California'' in 1973, the case law developed that applied local community standards when deciding whether a particular work was to be protected.  This had the effect of decoupling national values from Hollywood values and started a race to the lowest common denominator.

Third, after the [[United States Supreme Court]] ruled that the [[First Amendment]] protected certain forms of literature and motion pictures that were previously considered [[pornographic]] in ''Miller v. California'' in 1973, the case law developed that applied local community standards when deciding whether a particular work was to be protected.  This had the effect of decoupling national values from Hollywood values and started a race to the lowest common denominator.

Finally, over time, the media has shifted from being concentrated to being dispersed.  The three major television networks ([[ABC]], [[CBS]] and [[NBC]]) shifted to thousands of cable channels, and the adoption of the Internet by the general public made controlling the spread of news and the fabrication of false public images by movie studios impossible.  As a result, tabloid journalism and [[reality television]] spread the full impact of the Hollywood lifestyle throughout American culture.

Finally, over time, the media has shifted from being concentrated to being dispersed.  The three major television networks ([[ABC]], [[CBS]] and [[NBC]]) shifted to thousands of cable channels, and the adoption of the Internet by the general public made controlling the spread of news and the fabrication of false public images by movie studios impossible.  As a result, tabloid journalism and [[reality television]] spread the full impact of the Hollywood lifestyle throughout American culture.

The shows these television stations and networks transmit have continued to become more and more vulgar and trashy; ''[[The Simpsons]]'' has become one of the most influential animated shows of all time, spawning other adult animated programs such as ''[[Futurama]]'', ''[[Family Guy]]'', ''Robot Chicken'' and ''[[Rick and Morty]]''. Before ''The Simpsons'' premiered, Republican presidents had won four out of the last five American Presidential elections; afterwards, Bill Clinton won two elections back to back, the first Democrat to do so since FDR.

The shows these television stations and networks transmit have continued to become more and more vulgar and trashy; ''[[The Simpsons]]'' has become one of the most influential animated shows of all time, spawning other adult animated programs such as ''[[Futurama]]'', ''[[Family Guy]]'', ''Robot Chicken'' and ''[[Rick and Morty]]''. Before ''The Simpsons'' premiered, Republican presidents had won four out of the last five American Presidential elections; afterward, Bill Clinton won two elections back-to-back, the first Democrat to do so since FDR.

==Description==

==Description==

* hard work and humility

* hard work and humility

In addition, Hollywood portrays these values as rebellious and [[counterculture|countercultural]]. They portray religious and spiritual institutions as greedy, self-serving, sexually perverted, prejudiced, ignorant, and unscientific. When comparing the satisfaction brought about by faith, spirituality, family, and friendship, which may happen to include donations to a church or other organization, it is clear that the profits of Hollywood and the industries which rely upon Hollywood for profit are the true establishment—thus making traditional values truly rebellious and countercultural, and Hollywood values a lie.

In addition, Hollywood portrays these values as rebellious and [[counterculture|countercultural]]. They portray religious and spiritual institutions as greedy, self-serving, sexually perverted, prejudiced, ignorant, and unscientific. When comparing the satisfaction brought about by faith, spirituality, family, and friendship, which may happen to include donations to a church or other organization, it is clear that the profits of Hollywood and the industries that rely upon Hollywood for profit are the true establishment—thus making traditional values truly rebellious and countercultural, and Hollywood values a lie.

==Deaths ==

==Deaths ==

Hollywood values are unnaturally deadly. Tourists in Hollywood can visit over 30 sites of tyeapically self-inflicted Hollywood celebrity deaths.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130529232746/http://hollywoodusa.co.uk/celebrity-death-sites.htm "'Celebrity death sites'"].  "Hollywood and Los Angeles" website.  Retrieved from May 29, 2013 archive at Internet Archive.</ref>  A sampling of deaths caused by Hollywood values include:<ref>Multiple references:

Hollywood values are unnaturally deadly. Tourists in Hollywood can visit over 30 sites of typically self-inflicted Hollywood celebrity deaths.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130529232746/http://hollywoodusa.co.uk/celebrity-death-sites.htm "'Celebrity death sites'"].  "Hollywood and Los Angeles" website.  Retrieved from May 29, 2013 archive at Internet Archive.</ref>  A sampling of deaths caused by Hollywood values include:<ref>Multiple references:

*Anees, Saira and Kramer, Carolyn (January 29, 2008).  [http://www.abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/story?id=4174733&page=1 "Gone before 30:  Stars who died young"].  ABC News website.

*Anees, Saira and Kramer, Carolyn (January 29, 2008).  [http://www.abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/story?id=4174733&page=1 "Gone before 30:  Stars who died young"].  ABC News website.

*[https://web.archive.org/web/20121105071538/http://www.citytv.com/toronto/citynews/entertainment/news/article/20021--list-of-celebrities-taken-by-drug-use-tragic-and-growing "List of celebrities taken by drug use tragic and growing"] (January 23, 2008).  City''News'' Toronto website.  Retrieved from November 5, 2012 archive at Internet Archive.</ref>

*[https://web.archive.org/web/20121105071538/http://www.citytv.com/toronto/citynews/entertainment/news/article/20021--list-of-celebrities-taken-by-drug-use-tragic-and-growing "List of celebrities taken by drug use tragic and growing"] (January 23, 2008).  City ''News'' Toronto website.  Retrieved from November 5, 2012 archive at Internet Archive.</ref>

*Nick Adams, 36, TV actor, died of an overdose from barbiturates.

*Nick Adams, 36, TV actor, died of an overdose of barbiturates.

[[File:Epstein Mardi Gras.PNG|right|350px|thumb|The 'Epstein didn't kill himself' [[Mardi Gras]] float depicting Hillary Clinton with a noose around [[Jeffrey Epstein]]'s neck.]]

[[File:Epstein Mardi Gras.PNG|right|350px|thumb|The 'Epstein didn't kill himself' [[Mardi Gras]] float depicting Hillary Clinton with a noose around [[Jeffrey Epstein]]'s neck.]]

*Jeremy Applegate, 24, actor, committed suicide, ironically after saying (in a voiceover scene) in 1989's teen film ''Heathers'' "I hope this never happens to me, because I couldn't handle suicide".

*Jeremy Applegate, 24, actor, committed suicide, ironically after saying (in a voiceover scene) in 1989's teen film ''Heathers'' "I hope this never happens to me, because I couldn't handle suicide".

*Robert Arquette, 47, gender-confused homosexual actor and member of the Arquette acting family who began claiming to be a "woman" and subsequently renamed himself "Alexis" in his later years; became infected with HIV in 1987 due to his immersion in the homosexual lifestyle and died in 2016 from cardiac arrest caused by myocarditis which had developed due to his HIV infection.

*Robert Arquette, 47, a gender-confused homosexual actor and member of the Arquette acting family who began claiming to be a "woman" and subsequently renamed himself "Alexis" in his later years; became infected with HIV in 1987 due to his immersion in the homosexual lifestyle and died in 2016 from cardiac arrest caused by myocarditis which had developed due to his HIV infection.

*[[Howard Ashman]], 40, lyricist and producer, died of AIDS due to his homosexual lifestyle.

*[[Howard Ashman]], 40, lyricist and producer, died of AIDS due to his homosexual lifestyle.

*Diana Barrymore, 38, actress and member of the Barrymore acting family, died from a drug overdose.

*Diana Barrymore, 38, actress and member of the Barrymore acting family, died from a drug overdose.

*John Barrymore, 60, actor and member of the Barrymore acting family, died from cirrhosis of the liver from heavy drinking.

*John Barrymore, 60, actor and member of the Barrymore acting family, died from cirrhosis of the liver from heavy drinking.

*John Drew Barrymore, 72, actor and member of the Barrymore acting family, fell victim to Hollywood values as heavy drinking and drug use led to increasing unreliability and his physical and mental decline before he died of cancer.

*John Drew Barrymore, 72, actor and member of the Barrymore acting family, fell victim to Hollywood values as heavy drinking and drug use led to increasing unreliability and his physical and mental decline before he died of cancer.

*John Belushi, 33, comedian who also had some experience in the film industry, was a repeated drug abuser who ultimately died of a lethal injection of cocaine and heroin.

*John Belushi, 33, a comedian who also had some experience in the film industry, was a repeated drug abuser who ultimately died of a lethal injection of cocaine and heroin.

*Steve Bing, 55, Hollywood producer and associate of [[Jeffrey Epstein]] and the Clintons, reportedly jumped from the 27th floor of his apartment building; although officially ruled a "suicide", it is widely believed that Bing was actually murdered, [[Clinton body count|both due to his association with the Clintons]] and to silence him over [[Bill Clinton#Jeffrey Epstein, convicted registered pedophile and co-founder of the Clinton Foundation|what he knew about Epstein and Bill Clinton]].<ref>[https://sonsoflibertymedia.com/hollywood-producer-who-was-part-of-jeffrey-epsteins-lolita-express-circle-dead-falls-off-27th-floor-of-building/ Hollywood Producer Who Was Part Of Jeffrey Epstein’s "Lolita Express Circle" Dead – Falls Off 27th Floor Of Building] at Sons of Liberty Media</ref>

*Steve Bing, 55, Hollywood producer and associate of [[Jeffrey Epstein]] and the Clintons, reportedly jumped from the 27th floor of his apartment building; although officially ruled a "suicide", it is widely believed that Bing was actually murdered, [[Clinton body count|both due to his association with the Clintons]] and to silence him over [[Bill Clinton#Jeffrey Epstein, convicted registered pedophile and co-founder of the Clinton Foundation|what he knew about Epstein and Bill Clinton]].<ref>[https://sonsoflibertymedia.com/hollywood-producer-who-was-part-of-jeffrey-epsteins-lolita-express-circle-dead-falls-off-27th-floor-of-building/ Hollywood Producer Who Was Part Of Jeffrey Epstein’s "Lolita Express Circle" Dead – Falls Off 27th Floor Of Building] at Sons of Liberty Media</ref>

*Clara Blandick, 81, actress, "Aunt Em" in ''[[The Wizard of Oz]]'' committed suicide in 1962 by overdosing on prescription medication.

*Clara Blandick, 81, actress, "Aunt Em" in ''[[The Wizard of Oz]]'' committed suicide in 1962 by overdosing on prescription medication.

*John Bonham, 32, drummer for [[Led Zeppelin]], asphyxiated on vomit after consuming too much alcohol.

*John Bonham, 32, drummer for [[Led Zeppelin]], asphyxiated on vomit after consuming too much alcohol.

*Jonathan Brandis, 27, actor, committed suicide by hanging in 2003.<ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/news/heath-ledger/ten-actors-who-died-in-their-20s/2008/01/23/1201024961111.html "Ten actors who died in their 20s"] (January 23, 2008).  The Sydney Morning Herald website.</ref>

*Jonathan Brandis, 27, actor, committed suicide by hanging in 2003.<ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/news/heath-ledger/ten-actors-who-died-in-their-20s/2008/01/23/1201024961111.html "Ten actors who died in their 20s"] (January 23, 2008).  The Sydney Morning Herald website.</ref>

*Elisa Bridges, 28, ''[[Playboy]]'' magazine model, drug overdose combining heroin, methamphetamine and other drugs.

*Elisa Bridges, 28, ''[[Playboy]]'' magazine model, drug overdose combining heroin, methamphetamine, and other drugs.

*Joseph Brooks, 73, Hollywood producer, composer, lyricist, and accused multiple rapist who committed suicide.

*Joseph Brooks, 73, Hollywood producer, composer, lyricist, and accused multiple rapist who committed suicide.

*Bobbi Kristina Brown, 22, was in a coma for 6 months after being found unconscious in a bathtub—died 6 months later.

*Bobbi Kristina Brown, 22, was in a coma for 6 months after being found unconscious in a bathtub—died 6 months later.

*Lana Clarkson, 40, actress and model murdered by [[Phil Spector]]

*Lana Clarkson, 40, actress and model murdered by [[Phil Spector]]

*Ray Combs, 40, host of the TV game show ''Family Feud'', committed suicide by hanging himself while, ironically, in a psychiatric ward where this was supposed to be prevented.

*Ray Combs, 40, host of the TV game show ''Family Feud'', committed suicide by hanging himself while, ironically, in a psychiatric ward where this was supposed to be prevented.

*Jeff Conaway, 60, film and television actor died from a suspected overdose. He struggled with addictions to cocaine and alcohol.  

*Jeff Conaway, 60, a film and television actor died from a suspected overdose. He struggled with addictions to cocaine and alcohol.  

*Don Cornelius, 75, ''Soul Train'' TV creator died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/02/01/soul-train-creator-don-cornelius-dead-apparent-suicide-report-says/ "'Soul Train' creator Don Cornelius dead of apparent suicide"] (February 1, 2012).  Fox News website.</ref>

*Don Cornelius, 75, ''Soul Train'' TV creator died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/02/01/soul-train-creator-don-cornelius-dead-apparent-suicide-report-says/ "'Soul Train' creator Don Cornelius dead of apparent suicide"] (February 1, 2012).  Fox News website.</ref>

[[File:James Dean in East of Eden trailer 2.jpg|right|thumbnail|250px|[[James Dean]] in ''[[East of Eden]]'' (1955)]]

[[File:James Dean in East of Eden trailer 2.jpg|right|thumbnail|250px|[[James Dean]] in ''[[East of Eden]]'' (1955)]]

*Chris Cornell, 52, well-known lead singer for the band Soundgarden who also appeared in films, committed suicide by strangulation.

*Chris Cornell, 52, a well-known lead singer for the band Soundgarden who also appeared in films, committed suicide by strangulation.

*John Costelloe, 47, actor from HBO's ''The Sopranos'' known as "Johnny Cakes", shot himself in the head.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,472864,00.html "'Sopranos' actor shocks fans, loved ones with holiday suicide"] (December 25, 2008).  Fox News website.</ref>

*John Costelloe, 47, an actor from HBO's ''The Sopranos'' known as "Johnny Cakes", shot himself in the head.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,472864,00.html "'Sopranos' actor shocks fans, loved ones with holiday suicide"] (December 25, 2008).  Fox News website.</ref>

*Bob Crane, 49, the actor's success as one of ''[[Hogan's Heroes]]'' led to a bizarre life of [[sex addiction]]. He was beaten to death in 1978.

*Bob Crane, 49, the actor's success as one of ''[[Hogan's Heroes]]'' led to a bizarre life of [[sex addiction]]. He was beaten to death in 1978.

*Karl Dane, 47, silent film actor, committed suicide by gunshot.

*Karl Dane, 47, a silent film actor, committed suicide by gunshot.

*Haroldo Rodriguez Danhakl, 69, gender-confused Puerto Rican actor and drag queen who went by the stage name "Holly Woodlawn" and was one of [[Andy Warhol]]'s "superstars"; died of brain and liver cancer in 2015.

*Haroldo Rodriguez Danhakl, 69, a gender-confused Puerto Rican actor and drag queen who went by the stage name "Holly Woodlawn" and was one of [[Andy Warhol]]'s "superstars"; died of brain and liver cancer in 2015.

*[[James Dean]], 24, a notoriously reckless and frequently ticketed driver crashed fatally head-on into a car turning left in front of his Porsche.

*[[James Dean]], 24, a notoriously reckless and frequently ticketed driver crashed fatally head-on into a car turning left in front of his Porsche.

*Divine, 42, transvestite who was also homosexual, died of an enlarged heart.

*Divine, 42, transvestite who was also homosexual, died of an enlarged heart.

*Bobby Driscoll, 31, Disney child actor best know for his role as the voice of Peter Pan in the Disney movie of the same name, whose acting career declined after he became addicted to drugs and encountered related legal trouble after leaving Disney, then moved to New York and became involved with Andy Warhol's Factory; was found dead in 1968 in an abandoned tenement in New York City, and his autopsy revealed he had died of heart failure related to his drug use.

*Bobby Driscoll, 31, Disney child actor best known for his role as the voice of Peter Pan in the Disney movie of the same name, whose acting career declined after he became addicted to drugs and encountered related legal trouble after leaving Disney, then moved to New York and became involved with Andy Warhol's Factory; was found dead in 1968 in an abandoned tenement in New York City, and his autopsy revealed he had died of heart failure related to his drug use.

*Ryan Dunn, 34, [[MTV]]'s reality star from the series ''[[Jackass]]'', died in a 3:00 AM auto accident after a night of drinking.<ref>[http://www.tmz.com/2011/06/20/jackass-ryan-dunn-dies-dead-car-crash-accident-pennsylvania/ "Ryan Dunn dead: 'Jackass' star dies in car crash"] (June 20, 2011).  TMZ website.</ref>

*Ryan Dunn, 34, [[MTV]]'s reality star from the series ''[[Jackass]]'', died in a 3:00 AM auto accident after a night of drinking.<ref>[http://www.tmz.com/2011/06/20/jackass-ryan-dunn-dies-dead-car-crash-accident-pennsylvania/ "Ryan Dunn dead: 'Jackass' star dies in car crash"] (June 20, 2011).  TMZ website.</ref>

*Eazy-E, 31, hip hop musician, [[AIDS]] death in 1995 contracted through drug use.

*Eazy-E, 31, hip hop musician, [[AIDS]] death in 1995 contracted through drug use.

[[File:Judy Garland in Presenting Lily Mars.jpg|right|thumbnail|200px|Publicity photo of [[Judy Garland]] ]]

[[File:Judy Garland in Presenting Lily Mars.jpg|right|thumbnail|200px|Publicity photo of [[Judy Garland]] ]]

*Carrie Fisher, 60, actress best known for her role in ''[[Star Wars]]'' movies, toxicology report showing cocaine, heroin and ecstasy in her system when she died.

*Carrie Fisher, 60, actress best known for her role in ''[[Star Wars]]'' movies, toxicology report showing cocaine, heroin and ecstasy in her system when she died.

*Andrea Feldman, 24, actress who had been a member of Andy Warhol's inner circle, was one of his "superstars" and had become hooked on drugs during that time; committed suicide in 1972 by jumping to her death from a window of her parents' 14th-floor apartment in New York City.

*Andrea Feldman, 24, an actress who had been a member of Andy Warhol's inner circle, was one of his "superstars" and had become hooked on drugs during that time; committed suicide in 1972 by jumping to her death from a window of her parents' 14th-floor apartment in New York City.

*Althea Flynt, 33, wife of ''Hustler'' publisher [[Larry Flynt]], died of possible [[AIDS]] from an infected [[blood transfusion]] or prescription drug overdose.

*Althea Flynt, 33, wife of ''Hustler'' publisher [[Larry Flynt]], died of possible [[AIDS]] from an infected [[blood transfusion]] or prescription drug overdose.

*Shain Gandee, 21, from MTV reality show ''Buckwild'' died from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning.

*Shain Gandee, 21, from MTV reality show ''Buckwild'' died from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning.