The recent tragic death of Corey Haim at only 38 years old has many Hollywood insiders and doctors worried about the number of stars that regularly abuse prescription medication. The following are celebrities who have died from prescription drug abuse.
Marilyn Monroe
She was a famous actress, model and American sex symbol. At the age of 36, Marilyn died in her sleep of barbituate poisoning (overdose of sleeping pills).
Elvis Presley
Elvis was the King of Rock n Roll, but suffered from multiple addictions to prescription medications. He died of a massive overdose in 1977.
