New findings released by Coroner officials stated that actress Carrie Fisher died from sleep apnea, a life-threatening situation in which a person stops breathing for several seconds while asleep.
Even singer-songwriter and guitarist Jerome John Garcia apparently died from sleep apnea. The Grateful Dead singer also struggled with weight problems, drug addiction, diabetics and heavy smoking. He was found dead in his room in a rehabilitation clinic on August 9, 1995.
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Here is a list of other popular celebrities who has suffered with sleep apnea:
Rosie O'Donnell
The American entertainer was diagnosed with sleep apnea and she was waking up for more than 200 times while asleep after struggling to breath for up to 40 seconds.
Roseanne Barr
The 64-year-old actress and comedian opened up about sleep apnea through the reality show Roseanne's Nuts, which was aired on Lifetime channel. The actress revealed that she found out about the situation during a sleep study.
Shaquille O'Neal
The former professional basketball player was diagnosed with sleep apnea after his girlfriend noticed that he was not breathing at times while asleep.
Regis Philbin
The media personality also went through a similar situation as his wife urged him to get treated for sleep apnea in 2009.
Daniel Lawrence Whitney
The stand-up comedian and actor, who is popularly known as Larry the Cable Guy, was opened up about sleep apnea during an interview in 2011.
Quincy Jones
The record producer and actor also suffered from sleep apnea.
Randy Jackson
The American entertainer was also diagnosed with sleep apnea and he revealed about it while he was serving as a judge in the show, American Idol.
