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Celebrities who died from drug overdose

Celebrities who died from drug overdose. [Courtesy]

On Friday, April 9, rapper DMX died after suffering three heart attacks at his home, triggered by a drug overdose. The 50-year-old star, born Earl Simmons, died at White Plains Hospital in New York after being on life support for days. 

"We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved one, DMX, birth name of Earl Simmons, passed away at 50-years-old at White Plains Hospital with his family by his side after being placed on life support for the past few days," read a statement from his family.

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