A recent book alleges that music icon Mick Jagger faced a life-threatening situation due to heroin consumption back in 1976. The book, titled The Rolling Stones: The Biography, features claims from record producer Chess Marshall, who recounted an incident where he had to revive Jagger after finding him unconscious on the floor.

According to reports from the New York Post, Marshall shared that Jagger had visited him late at night post-party in search of drugs, despite trying to stay clean at the time. They ended up meeting a heroin dealer known for serving New York junkies around the clock.

Allegedly, Jagger and Marshall used heroin together, with Jagger collapsing shortly after consuming it. Marshall’s attempts to revive Jagger were unsuccessful, leading to a panicked situation where he feared for Jagger’s life and called for medical assistance.

Marshall sought help from former Atlantic Records president Ahmet Ertegun and actress Faye Dunaway, who assisted in ensuring Jagger received medical attention discreetly. Jagger was eventually resuscitated by Marshall before emergency services arrived and provided further treatment.

In a separate account, Jagger’s ex-partner Jerry Hall mentioned Jagger’s past heroin use and how he quit the drug upon her request during their relationship. Hall highlighted Jagger’s strong willpower in overcoming the addiction.

Another band member, Keith Richards, also struggled with heroin addiction during the band’s peak period but managed to overcome it in the late 1970s.

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