English musicians who died due to Barbiturate

Here are 1 famous musicians from England died in Barbiturate:

Kenneth Williams

Kenneth Williams (February 22, 1926 Islington-April 15, 1988 London Borough of Camden) also known as Kenneth Charles Williams, Casey, Ken or Kenny was an English actor, presenter and comedian.

His albums: Julian & Sandy 2, One Over the Eight (1961 original London cast), The Best of Rambling Syd Rumpo and In Season.

Williams is best known for his role in the popular radio program "Round the Horne" where he played various characters including his iconic portrayal of the flamboyant Julian in the "Julian and Sandy" sketches. He also appeared in several British film classics such as "Carry On" series and the movie adaptation of "Loot". In addition to acting, Williams wrote several books including his autobiography "Just Williams" and a diary that chronicled his personal life and struggles with depression. He was known for his wit, sharp tongue and love of language, and was posthumously awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the British Comedy Awards in 1995. Williams was an openly gay man at a time when homosexuality was not widely accepted, and his sexuality was a recurring theme in his comedy.

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