Bryan Clauson, considered the top dirt-track racer in the country, died from injuries suffered in an accident (AP Photo/Dave Parker)
Brian Jones, guitarist of The Rolling Stones, was discovered floating face down in a pool on July 3, 1969. (AP Photo/Worth)
Jimi Hendrix died on September 18, 1970, as a result of a drug overdose (Bruce Fleming/AP Images)
Amy Winehouse died on July 23, 2011, from accidental alcohol poisoning. (Matt Dunham/AP)
Nirvana lead singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain committed suicide at his home in Seattle on April 8, 1994. (AP)
Members of the Doors -- from left, John Densmore, Robbie Krieger, Ray Manzarek and Jim Morrison. Morrison was found dead in a Paris apartment bathtub on July 3, 1971. (AP)
Blues/rock singer Janis Joplin died on October 4, 1970. (AP)
Cpl. Pat Tillman died via friendly fire in Afghanistan on April 22, 2004. (AP Photo/Photography Plus via Williamson Stealth Media Solutions)
A look back at some of the memorable figures in pop culture who have died at age 27.