12 Stars who unexpectedly died of an overdose (With Pictures)

8. Judy Garland

Judy Garland is best known as the character Dorothy, in the classic film The Wizard of Oz. She was idolized by little girls who wanted to be actresses, and was seen as enchanting by adults who are still fans of the movie. However, Garland’s personal life was far from innocent. She overdosed on barbiturates, and was found by her fifth husband in the bathroom. Garland was also a singer and had a successful career in Hollywood that spanned more than 40 years. She is also the mother of legendary singer and Broadway star Liza Minnelli, and had another daughter named Lorna and a son named Joey.