What famous people have died from hepatitis?

Celebrities who have died from hepatitis

* Billie Holiday (1959) - The legendary jazz singer died at the age of 44 from complications of cirrhosis caused by hepatitis B.

* Jim Morrison (1971) - The lead singer of The Doors died at the age of 27 from heart failure caused by complications of hepatitis C.

* George Harrison (2001) - The former Beatle died at the age of 58 from complications of throat cancer caused by hepatitis C.

* Karen Carpenter (1983) - The singer of The Carpenters died at the age of 32 from heart failure caused by complications of anorexia nervosa and hepatitis C.

* Liberace (1987) - The flamboyant pianist died at the age of 67 from complications of AIDS and hepatitis B.

* Freddy Mercury (1991) - The lead singer of Queen died at the age of 45 from bronchial pneumonia caused by complications of AIDS and hepatitis B.

* Kurt Cobain (1994) - The lead singer of Nirvana died at the age of 27 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Cobain had a history of drug abuse, including heroin, and it is believed that he may have also had hepatitis C.

* Hefner (2017) - The founder of Playboy magazine died at the age of 91 from complications of sepsis and hepatitis C.

* Michael Jackson (2009) - The King of Pop died at the age of 50 from a cardiac arrest caused by complications of propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication. Jackson had a history of drug abuse, including propofol, and it is believed that he may have also had hepatitis C.

* Amy Winehouse (2011) - The Grammy-winning singer died at the age of 27 from alcohol poisoning. Winehouse had a history of drug and alcohol abuse, and it is believed that she may have also had hepatitis C.