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Eight celebrities, 8 moments; the last photos of these famous black people will make you miss them

by Novieku Babatunde Adeola, 12:00pm November 20, 2019,
Jimi Hendrix, 27, 1942-1970
Photo: themindcircle.com

Jimi Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix was a known rock guitarist and singer in the U.S. Following a very short but successful career, Hendrix died at the age of 27. His last seen photo was an image of him and his favorite guitar, ‘Black Betty’, by his girlfriend.

Jimi Hendrix
Photo: themindcircle.com

He died the next day from barbiturate-related asphyxia in London. He is said to have choked on his own vomit after taking a mixture of drugs, including a large dose of sleeping pills. 

Jimi Hendrix
Photo: themindcircle.com
Jimi Hendrix
Photo: themindcircle.com

Last Edited by:Kent Mensah Updated: November 20, 2019

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