Did you know that many celebrities have died from alcoholism, or did you think that their fame made them immune to such things? While one might think that becoming a celebrity might make someone more satisfied with their lives, it has always seemed like celebrities are more likely to turn to alcoholism.
▬Contents of this video▬ 00:00 - Intro 00:17 - Barbara Payton 01:43 - Oliver Reed 02:55 - Veronica Lake 03:59 - Hank Williams 05:08 - Curly Howard 06:21 - Billie Holiday 07:06 - Errol Flynn 08:27 - Ron "Pigpen" McKernan 09:24 - Outro
Many celebrities have died from alcoholism over the years, and we’ll be taking a look at some of the most tragic examples in this video! Some of the many celebrities that have died from alcoholism over the years include Veronica Lake and Errol Flynn. These two stars were two of the most notable celebrities of Hollywood’s Golden Age. However, finding fame and success in Hollywood wasn’t enough to keep them from turning to the bottle. In addition to alcoholism, Veronica Lake suffered from schizophrenia during her final years. Her abuse of alcohol only made her mental health worse, and she spent her last days believing that the government was spying on her.
While Veronica Lake and Errol Flynn are still remembered fondly by film fans, other celebrities who died tragically of alcoholism have been essentially forgotten. One unsung star that died tragically from alcoholism at a young age is Barbara Payton. Though Barbara never achieved fame like Veronica Lake, she was successful enough to star alongside stars like Gary Cooper. Sadly, that didn’t stop her from dying at the age of only 39 after suffering from alcoholism for a number of years. In this video, we take a look at their lives, as well as the lives of several other stars who suffered the effect of alcoholism, including Oliver Reed, Billie Holiday, Hank Williams, Curly Howard, and more. So join Facts Verse as we take a look at celebrities who died from alcohol.
Hollywood Stars Who Drank Themselves to Death
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