On July 11, 1996 Jonathan's body was found inside a NYC hotel room. He
died of a heroin overdose. Smashing Pumpkins drummer
Jimmy Chamberlin was later charged with possession and was let
go from the band by band leader Billy Corgan, guitarist
James Iha, and bassist D'arcy Wretzky.
Sarah Mclachlan wrote the Song "Angel" as a dedication after learning of his death.