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Hollywood has recently experienced a number of tragic deaths including Michael Jackson, Heath Ledger, Brittany Murphy, and Corey Haim. Although this group represents a range of notoriety, from one of the most famous singers in US history to a D-list former child star, one characteristic remains constant. All of these celebrities lived with and, allegedly, died from prescription drug abuse.
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Dr. Conrad Murray’s homicide charge last week–in connection with the death of Michael Jackson–brought back into focus the complicated relationships some celebrities strike up with their personal physicians.
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Steven Tyler, frontman of the band Aerosmith, has entered a rehabilitation facility to treat an addiction to painkillers that stemmed from 10 years of performance injuries. Tyler said he’s eager to return to work with his band mates.
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Various reports have suggested that Tiger Woods’ mysterious accident could be linked to prescription drug abuse. Florida police have not yet released a full report of the November 27th crash, but a new curious detail has emerged. Woods’ neighbor, Jarius Adams, reached the accident scene almost immediately and then called 911.
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MTV announced that it is going forward with the late DJ AM’s "Intervention"-style reality series "Gone Too Far," which will premiere next Monday, October 12th.
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Hollywood icon Burt Reynolds has been discharged from a drug rehabilitation center following treatment for his addiction to painkillers.
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Melanie Griffith’s husband Antonio Banderas has spoken out about her return to rehab, revealing she checked into the Cirque Lodge in Utah because she was feeling too weak to resist her urge for drugs.
