As a child star, Corey Haim was the poster-boy for 1980s Hollywood starring in a string of hit movies that peaked with the cult horror comedy The Lost Boys. Autopsy: The Last Hours Of … s7e2: Corey Haim
He lived his adult life on the fringes of Hollywood, bankupted and forgotten. But on the 10th of March 2010 he was admitted to Providence St Joseph Medical Centre in Burbank, California, under mysterious circumstances. And less than an hour later he died. His addition to drugs was well documented. But in the months leading up to his death friends and family say he was clean and sober. ibid.
Corey Haim was a smoker for the majority of his life, one of his many dependancies. ibid.
‘Prescriptions for no less than 533 different pills.’ ibid. pathologist
[TV news]: ‘The shocking death of popular Canadian actor Cory Monteith. Known to millions of fans around the world as Finn on the hit show Glee.’ Autopsy: The Last Hours Of … s7e3: Cory Monteith
Cory Monteith was a global superstar. The cleancut all-American quarterback on Glee. Idolized by millions of teens around the world. Blessed with a talent for acting and genuine Mr Nice Guy charm. But at noon on July 13th 2013 Cory Monteith was found dead in his Vancouver hotel room. 2 days later an autopsy is carried out: when the results are inconclusive there’s wild speculation of a dangerous double life. ibid.
‘Cory Monteith did have an issue with alcohol abuse.’ ibid. pathologist
‘I burned a lot of bridges. I was out of control.’ ibid. Cory
‘Mr Monteith had a history of illicit drug use.’ ibid. medical report
‘In the last few weeks of his life Cory was fighting a deadly battle with his inner demons.’ ibid. pathologist
There was evidence that Cory was still using heroin. ibid.
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[TV news]: ‘Steve McQueen died today, 50 years old.’ Autopsy: The Last Hours Of … s7e5: Steve McQueen, Channel 5 2017
Steve McQueen was a legendary actor. His remarkable performances won him millions of fans and millions of dollars. By the mid 1970s the king of cool was the world’s highest paid movie star. But the actor, probably best known for his roles in The Great Escape, The Magnificent Seven & Bullitt died almost unrecognisable in a hospital bed in Mexico on November 7th 1980. His death fueled wild rumours, and there were allegations of conspiracy. ibid.
‘Despite reports of Steve looking unwell during the filming of The Hunter his medical records for the year before he died suggest he was in fairly good shape.’ ibid. pathologist
From a rough childhood to deafness Steve didn’t let anything stand in his way. ibid.
‘He had been suffering from a terrible cough that became progressively worse.’ ibid. pathologist
‘Steve’s cancer was a direct result of asbestos exposure.’ ibid.
The world was stunned when Kurt Cobain, the 27-year-old musician and self-styled prince of grunge, was found dead. But with success came pressures that Kurt found hard to handle. Autopsy: The Last Hours of … s7e6: Kurt Cobain
And on 8th April 1994 when Kurt Cobain was found dead at his Seattle mansion it appeared to be a clear-cut case of suicide. ibid.
Kurt had left a suicide note. He had admitted in many interviews to using heroin, but in fact had overdosed on Rohypnol. ibid.
Stomach pain obviously ran in the Cobain family but in Kurt’s case it’s because of his scoliosis. ibid.
‘Kurt was a frequent heroin user and said he took it to treat his abdominal pain. ibid.
In 1974, aged 7, Kurt’s manic behaviour worried his parents to such an extent that he is taken to the doctor’s where he’s dianosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivitity Disorder, or ADHD, and prescribed the drug Ritalin. ibid.
‘We could see a body laying inside with a gun evidence in his lap.’ ibid. medic
Bob Marley was a true music revolution. With his band The Wailers he remains one of the most inspiring and moving singers of all time. Autopsy: The Last Hours of … s7e7: Bob Marley
‘He was fit and healthy. He did a lot of exercise. And he played soccer.’ ibid. pathologist
Bob’s first record Simmer Down hits number one in Jamaica. And a superstar is born. ibid.
Despite this major collapse, that night Bob plays at Madison Square Gardens as planned. ibid.
‘Lead poisoning: How did it get there, and did it lead to Bob’s collapse?’ ibid. pathologist
‘The gunshots came – no warning. A barage of gunshots.’ ibid. comment
He refuses to have the lead bullet removed. ibid.
The doctors start running tests and determine how serious Bob’s tumour is. ibid.
‘The cancer is metastasizing, or spreading.’ ibid. pathologist
Despite the band’s [Beach Boys] squeaky-clean image, Dennis was notorious for his adrenalin-fueled danger-filled lifetime. And on December 28th 1983 Dennis was pulled out of the water in the Marina de Rey harbour. Autopsy: The Last Hours Of … s7e8: Dennis Wilson
Dennis has been kicked out of the Beach Boys for his reckless behaviour. ibid.
Dennis started smoking cigarettes in high school. ibid.
‘Dennis had scars all over his body. ibid. pathologist
Dennis was drinking heavily before he died. ibid.
‘They tested for both heroin and cocaine. And according to family and friends Dennis was a frequent abuser of both.’ ibid. pathologist
Manson and his female followers moved into Dennis’s house. ibid.
‘Dennis’s death cannot be considered to be intentional.’ iibid. pathologist
Richard Pryor’s shockingly honest no-hold-barred routines revolutionised American comedy. But during the last part of his life a debilitating illness left Pryor paralysed and struggling to speak. And on December 10th 2005 Pryor dies from a cardiac arrest. Many believe Pryor’s hard living had finally caught up with him. Autopsy: The Last Hours Of … s7e9: Richard Pryor
1977: Pryor is now spending a quarter of a million dollars’ of cocaine every year. ibid.
‘His drug use and drinking would have seriously weakened his heart over time.’ ibid. pathologist
‘Pryor suffered severe burns to 50% of his body.’ ibid.
John Denver was a legendary singer song-writer … On the afternoon of 12th October 1997, experienced pilot John Denver crashed his plane into the Pacific Ocean. Autopsy: The Last Hours Of … s7e10: John Denver
John was unceromoniously dumped by his record label RCA. This catalogue of disasters sent John on a downward spiral. ibid.
John begins his maiden solo flight in his Long Easy. ibid.
John Denver thought that he had enough fuel … All evidence points to John Denver’s plane backfiring. ibid.
Prince sold one hundred million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time … But this massive success brought huge pressures Prince found hard to handle. And then on April 21st 2016 Prince’s star went out. He was only 27. Autopsy: The Last Hours Of … s8e1: Prince
He was a heavy cocaine user. ibid.
‘Perkocet is a powerful painkiller … In 2010 Prince had a serious operation.’ ibid. pathologist
‘Prince was seriously addicted to painkillers, and he was determined to kick the habit.’ ibid.
‘Prince died of an overdose from the powerful painkiller Fentanyl.’ ibid.