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How Did David Ruffin Die?

The Struggle with Drug Addiction David Ruffin struggled with drug addiction for much of his adult life. In his autobiography, “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” Ruffin wrote candidly about his battle with drugs, which began in the mid-1960s. Ruffin’s addiction to cocaine and other drugs was often attributed to the pressures of being a successful musician, as well as his…