Some graced audiences for too little time and showbiz often mourns them solemnly for these are the stars who were struck down in their prime. <br />Avicii: Committed suicide at the age of 28. <br />Jimi Hendrix: Died as a result of a prescription drug overdose at the age of 27. <br />Heath Ledger: Also died due to a prescription drug overdose at the age of 28. <br />Bob Marley: Died as a result of skin cancer at the age of 36. <br />James Dean: Died in a car accident at the age of 24. <br />Marilyn Monroe: Died as a result of anti-depressant overdose at the age of 36. <br />Buddy Holly: Died as a result of a plane crash at the age of 22. <br />Aaliyah: Also died as a result of a plane crash at the age of 22. <br />River Phoenix: Died as a result of multiple drug overdose at the age of 23.<br />Amy Winehouse: Died of alcohol poisoning at the age of 27.
