Learn the details of who he was in life Larry Johnson (1954—2025) and the circumstances of his death: place of death, date of death and cause of death.
Who was Larry Johnson?
Lawrence Demetric Johnson better known as Larry Johnson, was born on November 28, 1954 in Morganfield, Kentucky, United States.
His unfortunate death was the May 1, 2025 in Morganfield, Kentucky, United States by suicide by drug overdose at 70 years of age.
He was an American basketball player who played 10 seasons in the NBA. Standing 2.01 meters tall, he played small forward and was nicknamed LJ and Grandma-ma. He was a two-time All-Star and named NBA Rookie of the Year in 1992.
Birth
- Sobriquet Larry Johnson
- Full name Lawrence Demetric Johnson
- Birthdate November 28, 1954
- place of birth Morganfield, Kentucky, United States
- Zodiac sign Sagittarius
Death
- Place of deathMorganfield, Kentucky, United States
- Date of deathMay 1, 2025
- Age at death 70 years
- Cause of death Suicide by drug overdose
How did Larry Johnson die?
A suicidal drug overdose involves the ingestion of an excessive amount of one or more toxic substances, with the aim of causing death. The effects on the body vary significantly depending on the type of drug, the dose, and the individual's tolerance, but generally lead to progressive systemic failure. This can include severe respiratory depression or respiratory arrest, cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest, seizures, coma, and irreversible brain damage due to lack of oxygen, ultimately culminating in the cessation of vital functions and death.
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