These 7 Famous People Died In Colorado… And Exactly Where It Happened
Overview of notable deaths in Colorado and their locations.
Over the years, a number of famous (and infamous) people have died in the Centennial State. Today, we will be taking a look at a handful of these Colorado deaths and where in the state they occurred.
1.) Hunter S. Thompson (1937-2005)
The infamous journalist and father of gonzo journalism died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his Woody Creek home.
2.) Joe Cocker (1944-2014)
Sadly, the famous crooner passed away from lung cancer in Crawford.
3.) Doc Holliday (1851-1887)
Notorious gunslinger Doc Holliday died of tuberculosis at the Hotel Glenwood. (His Glenwood Springs grave is reportedly haunted.)
4.) Linda Lovelace (1949-2002)
The adult-entertainer-turned-activist died in Denver after a car accident.
5.) Buffalo Bill Cody (1846-1917)
American showman William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody lost his battle to kidney failure at his sister's home in Denver.
6.) JonBenét Ramsey (1990-1996)
Considered by many to be one of the most troubling unsolved mysteries in Colorado history, 6-year-old JonBenét Ramsey was found murdered in her family's Boulder home on Christmas evening, 1996.
7.) Ruth Etting (1897-1978)
The legendary singer and actress died at a farm just outside of Colorado Springs.
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