Amy Winehouse joins the long list of celebrities whose life and fame was overshadowed by substance abuse. Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, Micheal Jackson, the list goes on and on.

Substance abuse has deprived the world of so many talented people. All of these people during the pinnacles of their success turned to drugs which eventually led to their deaths. These celebrites have a deep impact on the minds of young people all over the world. Their behaviour does trigger the young people at a certain level.

There are so many effective rehabilitation centers. However, it is only effective if started early and where the condition of the victim is not beyound control.
This is a compilation of the celebrities who died due to substance abuse.

Amy Winehouse died on 23 July, 2011 aged 27 at her London home. She had been struggling with substance abuse for years. The cause of her death is unknown as yet.
Amy Winehouse died on 23 July, 2011 aged 27 at her London home. She had been struggling with substance abuse for years. The cause of her death is unknown as yet. Reuters
Micheal Jackson, The king of pop died on June 25 2009. The official cause of death was Propofol intoxication and a massive cardiac arrest. However his toxicology reports showed multiple drugs in his system at the time of his death.
Micheal Jackson, The king of pop died on June 25 2009. The official cause of death was Propofol intoxication and a massive cardiac arrest. However his toxicology reports showed multiple drugs in his system at the time of his death. Reuters
Elvis Presley was found dead at the age of 42 in 1977. He was a victim of drug abuse for years and had multiple ailments such had glaucoma, high bp, liver damage probably caused due to his addiction to multiple prescription drugs
Heath Ledger, the world famous joker died on 22 Jan ,2008, aged 28 due to the intake of a toxic combination of prescription drugs. Reuters
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The identity of the woman seen kissing Elvis Presley in a backstage theatre stairwell in an iconic 1956 photo was revealed after 55 years. Reuters
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Anna Nicole smith, the playboy model and actress died due to an overdose of prescription drugs on Feb 8,2007 aged 39.
Anna Nicole smith, the playboy model and actress died due to an overdose of prescription drugs on Feb 8,2007 aged 39. Reuters
Actor Chris Penn was found dead in his Santa Monica Condominium on Jan 24, 2006 aged 40. He had struggled with substance abuse throughout his life
Actress Judy Garland, best known for her role in the move The Wizard of Oz , died on June 22 1969, aged 47 due to drug overdose. Reuters
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