February 1st 1979: Punk icon suspected murderer and heroin addict Sid Vicious has just been released from Rikers prison in New York City. After a night of celebrating his freedom with friends and family he wakes suddenly. Hell-bent on self-destruction Sid ingests a massive amount of heroin into his recently drug free body. Sid is discovered dead the next morning. Join us as we delve into his past to uncover the series of events that led to Sid's death and reveal for the first time a shocking revelation that sheds new light on his last day. This compelling documentary unlocks the hidden secrets psychological flaws and events that result in the tragic death of the famed notorious and the iconic. Part of a series every episode maps out the final 24 hours of a different famous person's life.
February 20th 2005: Hunter S. Thompson is an author trapped in the body of a rock star. His drug-fuelled adventures are legendary and had become the basis of one of the classics of 20th century literature. Thompson's constant questioning of authority and wild antics have made him a hero for a generation of rebels across the globe. But in the end it wasn't enough. A lifetime of alcohol and drug abuse had been taking their toll and at 67 with a broken leg two hip operations and in chronic pain Thompson can no longer live up to the legend he'd created. Within a few hours he will end it all with one of his favourite possessions a Smith and Wesson 45. Final 24 charts the life of this troubled genius and uncovers why a bullet to the head was the only way out. This compelling documentary unlocks the hidden secrets psychological flaws and events that result in the tragic death of the famed notorious and the iconic. Part of a series every episode maps out the final 24 hours of a different famous person's life.
March 4th 1982: Comic actor John Belushi has got it all - fame money and a loving wife. He's most famously known for his involvement with the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live. But there's certainly nothing funny about his drug-fueled binge in L.A. - an addiction he has been battling with for several years. Throughout the night he drinks with friends and is given a speedball injection - a mixture of cocaine and heroin - that finally gets the better of him. Within 24 hours he will be found dead on his apartment floor. Final 24 investigates the root of Belushi's drug addiction and uncovers the events that led to his final reckless act. This compelling documentary unlocks the hidden secrets psychological flaws and events that result in the tragic death of the famed notorious and the iconic. Part of a series every episode maps out the final 24 hours of a different famous person's life.
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