These Are Most Tragic Sudden Deaths Of All Time

Jimi Hendrix, 27 Years Old

The highlight of Woodstock 69, lefty Jimi Hendrix had three top 10 hits with his band, The Jimi Hendrix Experience: "Hey Joe," "Purple Haze," and "The Wind Cries Mary." Shortly after his time at Woodstock, he overdosed from accidental barbiturate-related asphyxia at 27 years old.

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