George Jung, Cocaine Smuggler Portrayed by Johnny Depp in ‘Blow,’ Dies at 78

George Jung, the drug smuggler who inspired the movie Blow, has passed away. 

 
 

According to sources, George died Wednesday morning in his Boston area home. The cause of death is not known, but he was dealing with liver and kidney failure.

 
 

Blow starred Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz.  George was 78 years old.

 
 

 
 


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