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 Janis Joplin

Born: January 19th, 1943

Died: October 4th, 1970

Famous For:  Iconic Rock and Blues Singer, Songwriter

Cause of Death:  Overdose of heroin combined with the effects of alcohol

Burial Place:  Cremated; ashes scattered from a plane into the Pacific Ocean along Stinson Beach in California


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