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==Deaths ==

==Deaths ==

Hollywood values are deadly.  Tourists in Hollywood can visit over 30 sites of typically self-inflicted Hollywood celebrity deaths.<ref>http://www.hollywoodusa.co.uk/celebrity-death-sites.htm</ref>  A sampling of deaths caused by Hollywood values include:<ref>http://www.abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/story?id=4174733&page=1</ref><ref>http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_18845.aspx</ref>

Hollywood values are deadly.  Tourists in Hollywood can visit over 30 sites of typically self-inflicted Hollywood celebrity deaths.<ref>http://www.hollywoodusa.co.uk/celebrity-death-sites.htm</ref>  A sampling of deaths caused by Hollywood values include:<ref>http://www.abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/story?id=4174733&page=1</ref><ref>http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_18845.aspx</ref>

*[[John Barrymore]], 60, cirrhosis of the liver from heavy drinking

*John Barrymore, 60, cirrhosis of the liver from heavy drinking

*[[John Belushi]], 33, was a repeated drug abuser who ultimately died of a lethal injection of cocaine and heroin

*John Belushi, 33, was a repeated drug abuser who ultimately died of a lethal injection of cocaine and heroin.

*[[Clara Blandick]], 81, suicide

*Clara Blandick, 81, suicide.

*[[John Bonham]], 32, after too much drinking, asphyxiated on vomit

*John Bonham, 32, after too much drinking, asphyxiated on vomit.

*[[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.

*[[David Carradine]], 72, died from suffocation most likely suicide, had history of suicidal thoughts, alcohol and narcotics abuse <ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,525177,00.html Thai Police: Carradine Death May Be Accidental Suffocation] Fox News, June 05, 2009 </ref>

*David Carradine, 72, died from suffocation most likely suicide, had history of suicidal thoughts, alcohol and narcotics abuse. <ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,525177,00.html Thai Police: Carradine Death May Be Accidental Suffocation] Fox News, June 05, 2009 </ref>

*[[Stephen Clark]], 30, Def Leppard guitarist, drug and alcohol overdose<ref>http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1108020/bio</ref>

*Stephen Clark, 30, Def Leppard guitarist, drug and alcohol overdose.<ref>http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1108020/bio</ref>

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

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

*[[Kurt Cobain]], 27, lead singer from the band Nirvana, a heroin addict who committed suicide with a shotgun blast to the head.

*[[Kurt Cobain]], 27, lead singer from the band Nirvana, a heroin addict who committed suicide with a shotgun blast to the head.

*[[Ray Combs]], 40, host of the TV game show Family Feud committed suicide by hanging himself in a psychiatric ward.

*Ray Combs, 40, host of the TV game show Family Feud committed suicide by hanging himself in a psychiatric ward.

*[[John Costelloe]], 47, actor from HBO's The Sopranos known as "Johnny Cakes", shot himself in the head. <ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,472864,00.html 'Sopranos' Actor Shocks Fans, Loved Ones With Holiday Suicide] NYPost, December 25, 2008</ref>

*John Costelloe, 47, actor from HBO's The Sopranos known as "Johnny Cakes", shot himself in the head. <ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,472864,00.html 'Sopranos' Actor Shocks Fans, Loved Ones With Holiday Suicide] NYPost, December 25, 2008</ref>

*[[Bob Crane]],49, the actor's success led to a bazaar life of sex addiction. He was bludgeoned to death.

*Bob Crane, 49, the actor's success led to a bizarre life of sex addiction. He was bludgeoned to death.

*[[Karl Dane]], 47, suicide by gunshot

*Karl Dane, 47, suicide by gunshot.

*[[James Dean]], 24, auto accident (see also crime, below)

*[[James Dean]], 24, auto accident (see also crime, below).

*[[Eazy-E]], 31. [[AIDS]] contracted through drug use.

*Eazy-E, 31, [[AIDS]] contracted through unprotected sex with female fans.

*[[Brian Epstein]], 32, overdosed on sleeping pills and alcohol

*Brian Epstein, 32, overdosed on Carbitral, used to treat insomnia.

*[[Chris Farley]], 33, overdose of morphine and cocaine

*Chris Farley, 33, overdose of morphine and cocaine.

*[[Judy Garland]], 47, overdosed on sleeping pills

*[[Judy Garland]], 47, overdosed on sleeping pills.

*[[Lucy Gordon]], 28, British actress from the movie Spiderman 3, hung herself <ref>[http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/Movies/wireStory?id=7642829 Actress Lucy Gordon Found Dead at Age 28 in Paris, ABC News, May 21, 2009]</ref>

*Lucy Gordon, 28, British actress from the movie Spiderman 3, hung herself. <ref>[http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/Movies/wireStory?id=7642829 Actress Lucy Gordon Found Dead at Age 28 in Paris, ABC News, May 21, 2009]</ref>

*[[Lee Grivas]], 26, the on-again, off-again boyfriend of actress Christina Applegate, 36, was found dead of an apparent drug overdose<ref>http://www.bloggernews.net/116552a</ref>

*Lee Grivas, 26, the on-again, off-again boyfriend of actress Christina Applegate, 36, was found dead of an apparent drug overdose.<ref>http://www.bloggernews.net/116552a</ref>

*Corey Haim, 38, teen idol who starred in many movies and then a reality show, died of a drug overdose.<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8560246.stm</ref>

*Corey Haim, 38, teen idol who starred in many movies and then a reality show, died of a drug overdose.<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8560246.stm</ref>

*[[Phil Hartman]], 49, murdered in his million-dollar house by his third wife Brynn Hartman  

*Phil Hartman, 49, murdered in his sleep by his third wife Brynn Hartman, who was on cocaine and drunk.  She later committed suicide.

*[[Margaux Hemingway]], 42, suicide

*Margaux Hemingway, 42, overdose of phenobarbital.

*[[Jimi Hendrix]], 27, an enthusiastic abuser of illegal drugs, choked on his own vomit after overdose of sleeping pills.

*[[Jimi Hendrix]], 27, an enthusiastic abuser of illegal drugs, choked on his own vomit after overdose of sleeping pills.

*[[Rock Hudson]], 59, AIDS

*[[Rock Hudson]], 59, AIDS

*[[Michael Hutchence]], 37, asphyxiated during an auto-erotic act while alone in a Sydney hotel. His wife, Paula Yates (see below), also fell victim to Hollywood Values.

*Michael Hutchence, 37, asphyxiated during an auto-erotic act while alone in a Sydney hotel. His lover, Paula Yates (see below), also fell victim to Hollywood Values.

*[[Richard Jeni]], 49, suicide<ref>http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,258231,00.html</ref>

*Richard Jeni, 49, suicide by gunshot due to severe clinical depression and psychotic paranoia.<ref>http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,258231,00.html</ref>

*[[Janis Joplin]], 27, heroin overdose

*Janis Joplin, 27, heroin overdose

*[[Andrew Koenig]], 41, child actor in the TV series Growing Pains committed suicide. <ref>[http://omg.yahoo.com/news/andrew-koenigs-body-found-in-vancouver-park/36485?nc Andrew Koenig's Body Found in Vancouver Park, Yahoo News, February 25, 2010]</ref>

*Andrew Koenig, 41, child actor in the TV series Growing Pains committed suicide. <ref>[http://omg.yahoo.com/news/andrew-koenigs-body-found-in-vancouver-park/36485?nc Andrew Koenig's Body Found in Vancouver Park, Yahoo News, February 25, 2010]</ref>

*[[Heath Ledger]], 28, found dead in his [[Manhattan]] apartment. "Prescription sleeping pills and anti-anxiety pills were found in bottles in Ledger's bedroom and bathroom, and police have speculated the death was caused by an accidental drug overdose."<ref>http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080123/ap_en_ce/obit_ledger</ref> "Ledger died of an accidental overdose of painkillers, sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medication and other prescription drugs, the New York City medical examiner said Wednesday." <ref>http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,328828,00.html</ref>

*[[Heath Ledger]], 28, found dead in his [[Manhattan]] apartment. "Prescription sleeping pills and anti-anxiety pills were found in bottles in Ledger's bedroom and bathroom, and police have speculated the death was caused by an accidental drug overdose."<ref>http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080123/ap_en_ce/obit_ledger</ref> "Ledger died of an accidental overdose of painkillers, sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medication and other prescription drugs, the New York City medical examiner said Wednesday." <ref>http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,328828,00.html</ref>

*[[Bruce Lee]] (Li Xiaolong), actor, 33, collapsed and died; trace amounts of cannabis found in bloodstream at postmortem; the official cause of death was acute cerebral edema (swelling of the brain) from hypersensitivity to aspirin.

*[[Bruce Lee]] (Li Xiaolong), actor, 33, collapsed and died; trace amounts of cannabis found in bloodstream at postmortem; the official cause of death was acute cerebral edema (swelling of the brain) from hypersensitivity to aspirin.

*[[Stuart Lubbock]], 31, found dead in the swimming pool of popular TV entertainer [[Michael Barrymore]], having suffered severe anal trauma, after a drug-fueled party at the star's home  

*Stuart Lubbock, 31, found dead in the swimming pool of popular TV entertainer Michael Barrymore, having suffered severe anal trauma, after a drug-fueled party at the star's home  

*[[Queen (band)|Freddie Mercury]], 45, born Farrokh Bulsara, lead singer of the band Queen, died from AIDS-related bronchial pneumonia.

*[[Queen (band)|Freddie Mercury]], 45, born Farrokh Bulsara, lead singer of the band Queen, died from AIDS-related bronchial pneumonia.

*[[Sal Mineo]], 37, murdered under circumstances that suggested "a homosexual motive"

*Sal Mineo, 37, murdered under circumstances that suggested "a homosexual motive", stabbed to death outside his apartment.

*[[Marilyn Monroe]], 36, overdosed on sleeping pills

*[[Marilyn Monroe]], 36, acute barbiturate poisoning, thought by many to have been murder.

*[[Keith Moon]], drummer of [[The Who]], 32, overdose of Clomethiazole prescribed to treat his [[alcoholism]].

*Keith Moon, drummer of [[The Who]], 32, overdose of Clomethiazole prescribed to treat his [[alcoholism]].

*[[Jim Morrison]], 27, died of an apparent heroin overdose

*[[Jim Morrison]], 27, became addicted to heroin after depression, died of possible heroin overdose.  Lack of autopsy leaves unanswered questions.

*[[Brittany Murphy]], 32, motion picture film actress died of cardiac arrest from combining prescription drugs <ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2010/02/27/brittany-murphy-taken-vicodin-days/ Brittany Murphy May Have Taken 109 Vicodin in 11 Days, Fox News, February 27, 2010]</ref> Official death from pneumonia and drug intoxication.

*Brittany Murphy, 32, motion picture actress died of cardiac arrest cased by pneumonia, with secondary factors of iron-deficiency anemia and multiple drug intoxication.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2010/02/27/brittany-murphy-taken-vicodin-days/ Brittany Murphy May Have Taken 109 Vicodin in 11 Days, Fox News, February 27, 2010]</ref> Official death from pneumonia and drug intoxication.

*[[Chris Penn]], 40, brother of [[Sean Penn]], "died accidentally from an enlarged heart and the effects of a mix of multiple medications"<ref>http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/news/archive/2006/02/13/entertainment/e162146S51.DTL</ref>

*Chris Penn, 40, brother of [[Sean Penn]], died accidentally of cardiomyopathy caused by an enlarged heart and promethazine and codeine.<ref>http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/news/archive/2006/02/13/entertainment/e162146S51.DTL</ref>

*[[River Phoenix]], 23, died from an overdose of cocaine and heroin

*River Phoenix, 23, died from an overdose of cocaine and heroin

*[[Dana Plato]], 34, ''Diff'rent Strokes'' star, suicide by drugs overdose after posing for lesbian pornography.

*Dana Plato, 34, ''Diff'rent Strokes'' star, suicide by drugs overdose after posing for lesbian pornography.

*[[Elvis Presley]], 42, large drug intake causes a cardiac arrhythmia and rumored to have suffocated on the carpet when he collapsed from a drug overdose.

*[[Elvis Presley]], 42, listed as cardiac arrhythmia on the coroners report to cover up the true cause, a cocktail of ten prescribed drugs taken in massive doses.

*[[Virginia Rappe]], 30, died of a ruptured bladder incurred at a party hosted by [[Roscoe Arbuckle]]

*Virginia Rappe, 30, died of a ruptured bladder and secondary peritonitis incurred at a party hosted by [[Roscoe Arbuckle]].

*[[Robert Reed]], 59, actor known as Mike Brady was a homosexual with AIDS, died from cancer in 1992. <ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/slideshow/entertainment/2009/08/14/brady-bunch?slide=25 Robert Reed in 1990, Fox News]</ref>

*Robert Reed, 59, actor known as Mike Brady was a homosexual with AIDS, died from colon and bladder cancer in 1992. <ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/slideshow/entertainment/2009/08/14/brady-bunch?slide=25 Robert Reed in 1990, Fox News]</ref>

*[[Brad Renfro]], 25, became addicted to heroin and was found dead after a night of drinking

*Brad Renfro, 25, accidental heroin/morphine intoxication.

*[[George Reeves]], 45, played Superman from the series Adventures of Superman, suicide by gunshot

*George Reeves, 45, played Superman on the series Adventures of Superman, suicide by gunshot.

*[[Anna Nicole Smith]], 39, accidental overdose on prescription drugs

*[[Anna Nicole Smith]], 39, accidental overdose on prescription drugs.

*[[Sharon Tate]], 26, an actress with a [[hippie]] lifestyle who was murdered by followers of [[Charles Manson]], a [[Beatles]]-obsessed musician wannabee; Manson's followers murdered Tate, who was pregnant and only two weeks from birth, her unborn child, her prior lover, who was staying with her while her husband, movie producer [[Roman Polanski]] (see 'Crime', below), was away, and another unmarried couple staying in the house.  (It is believed that Manson had actually intended his followers to kill the home's previous residents, [[Terry Melcher]] (son of [[Doris Day]]) and [[Candice Bergen]].) <ref>The Polanski Problem [http://moviegeeksclub.blogspot.com/2008/04/polanski-problem.html]</ref> <ref>Sharon Tate Official Site: Sharon's Biography [http://www.sharontate.net/bio4.html]</ref>

*Sharon Tate, 26, an actress with a [[hippie]] lifestyle who was murdered by followers of [[Charles Manson]], a [[Beatles]]-obsessed musician wannabee; Manson's followers murdered Tate, who was pregnant and only two weeks from birth, her unborn child, her prior lover, who was staying with her while her husband, movie producer [[Roman Polanski]] (see 'Crime', below), was away, and another unmarried couple staying in the house.  (It is believed that Manson had actually intended his followers to kill the home's previous residents, Terry Melcher (son of [[Doris Day]]) and Candice Bergen.) <ref>The Polanski Problem [http://moviegeeksclub.blogspot.com/2008/04/polanski-problem.html]</ref> <ref>Sharon Tate Official Site: Sharon's Biography [http://www.sharontate.net/bio4.html]</ref>

*[[Lou Tellegen]], 52, suicide

*Lou Tellegen, 52, suicide

*[[Sid Vicious]], 21. [[Heroin]] overdose while awaiting trial for his girlfriend's murder.

*[[Sid Vicious]], 21. [[Heroin]] overdose while awaiting trial for his girlfriend's murder.

*[[Kenneth Williams]], 62, overdose.

*Kenneth Williams, 62, overdose of barbiturates.

*[[Natalie Wood]], 43. Drowned while intoxicated.

*Natalie Wood, 43. Drowned while intoxicated.

*[[Paula Yates]], 41, heroin overdose.

*Paula Yates, 41, heroin overdose.

*[[Layne Staley]], 34, found dead in apartment two weeks after a drug overdose.<ref>http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/staley1.html</ref> Layne promoted the use of hard drugs in the 1992 [[Alice in Chains]] song "Junkhead"<ref>http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Junkhead-lyrics-Alice-In-Chains/3A665DABDFC00AD54825688F0010CD45</ref>

*Layne Staley, 34, found dead in apartment two weeks after a drug overdose.<ref>http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/staley1.html</ref> Layne promoted the use of hard drugs in the 1992 Alice in Chains song "Junkhead"<ref>http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Junkhead-lyrics-Alice-In-Chains/3A665DABDFC00AD54825688F0010CD45</ref>

==Sexually Transmitted Diseases==

==Sexually Transmitted Diseases==