HENDRIX's DEATH

Days before his death, Hendrix was plagued with fatigue due to overworking, lack of sleep, and an influenza-related disease. On his final night, he was staying with his girlfriend at her apartment. Suffering from insomnia, he overdosed on amphetamine tablets. He was rushed to the hospital at 11:27 but was declare dead at 12:45 pm. Although his exact cause of death is debatable, he died young at the age of 27.

September 18, 1970

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