Ever heard of the 27 Club? It sounds like a fancy nightspot – but it’s actually the ‘cursed’ age when dozens of celebrities have lost their lives View 3 Images Icon Janis Joplin was just 27 when she died of an overdose in 1970 (Image: Redferns)

It’s the notorious club, where no-one wants to be a member!

October 4 marked 55 years since the iconic singer Janis Joplin died, at 27. Spookily, she’s just one of a host of stars to die at that age.

In fact, the supposed curse has affected so many famous folk it has been dubbed The 27 Club. And though boffins doubt if there is any special statistical spike, the cases still seem eerie. ‌

Now we look at ten unfortunate celebs to have ‘joined’ its ranks…

1. Janis Joplin – Overdose

Famous for her performance at the legendary Wood

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