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Mark Golding dies after methodone overdose

Title
Mark Golding dies after methodone overdose
Genre
News report; Interview
TX Date
22 Dec 1986
Year of production
1986
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Duration
00:03:12
Description
Report on the death of Mark Golding, friend of pop star Boy George (born George Alan O’Dowd), from a methadone overdose the day after they were held on suspicion of carrying drugs. Boy George’s father and brother defend the singer, and argue for tougher sentences for the drug dealers. Female reporter not identified.
Contributors
Gerald O’Dowd; Gerry O’Dowd
Keywords
Deaths; Drug abuse; Narcotic drugs; Boy George; Methadone; Mark Golding

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