Whitney Houston, drugs and celebrity deaths

Whitney Houston

Singer Whitney Houston death past week at the age 48 is a tragedy. She was found dead in her room at the Beverly Hills Hilton. Whitney was known to have drug addiction problem.

According to TMZ, Whitney Houston died from what appears to be a combination of alcohol mixed with Xanax and other prescription drug. 

Whatever may be the reason for her death, celebrity deaths are often a lesson in living healthy and death. The lesson is simple: watch your health and stay away for drugs, legal or illegal.

Celebrities with drug related deaths include:

Michael Jackson

Anna Nicole Smith

Elvis Presley

Marilyn Monroe

Amy Winehouse

John Belushi

Paula Yates.

Hillel Slovak

Billie Holiday

Ken Caminiti

River Phoenix

Jim Morrison

Bridgette Anderson

Norma Jean Mortenson

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Celebrity with drug related deaths