On August 18th, 1970, Jimi Hendrix passed away from asphyxiation on his own vomit while under the influence of barbiturates. Prior to his death he had fallen ill due to be overworked, a lack of sleep, and the flu. Monika Dannemann, his girlfriend, found him unresponsive in her apartment and called 911. Attempts were made to resuscitate him but it was not successful.