Did You Know The Eagles’ Don Henley Was Arrested After a 16-Year-Old Overdosed in His Home?
In November 1980, The Eagles co-founder and drummer Don Henley made headlines for one of rock’s most shocking scandals. Police were called to his Los Angeles home after finding a 16-year-old girl suffering from a drug overdose. Reports revealed that she was discovered naked and semi-conscious, surrounded by drug paraphernalia. Henley, who was 33 at the time, was arrested and charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and possession of cocaine, quaaludes, and marijuana.
He later pleaded no contest, avoiding jail time through a fine and probation. The event came shortly after The Eagles disbanded, adding to the chaos surrounding his career. Despite the seriousness of the charges, Henley’s fame and influence helped him recover quickly. By the mid-1980s, he was topping charts again as a solo artist. The 1980 incident, however, remains a dark reminder of how celebrity privilege once shielded stars from accountability.
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