In 1999 he overdosed on heroin and was sentenced to spend one year in jail.
He refused to acknowledge his problem until a music producer overdosed on heroin and died in Boy George's home; he then kicked the habit.
According to Fox News, Wilson had overdosed on some pills and slit his wrists after a fight with a close friend.
First, it was reported that he had overdosed on his prescribed anti-depressants and he slit his wrists.
His death was a shocking one, with the 28-year-old being found to have overdosed on prescription drugs.