From VICE · Tony Alpsen · · 40s
Steve Burns Wasn't Dead From Heroin Overdose
Steve Burns, host of Blue's Clues, survived a 1998 heroin overdose rumor that nearly broke him.
In brief
Steve Burns, host of Blue's Clues, survived a 1998 heroin overdose rumor that nearly broke him. Steve Burns, host of Blue's Clues, survived a 1998 heroin overdose rumor that nearly broke him. Originally reported by VICE.
Steve Burns' Blue's Clues Run
Steve Burns hosted Blue's Clues for four seasons from 1996 to 2002.
1998 Death Rumors
Rumors claimed Burns died from a heroin overdose in 1998, suicide, or car accident.
Depression After Show
Burns said he was in 'the throes of depression' when he left Blue's Clues in 2002.
“When a rumor like that persists for three or four years, it stops being funny”
Rumor Impact
Burns felt the rumors made him feel like he was supposed to be dead after 15-20 years.
What it means
Steve Burns, host of Blue's Clues, survived a 1998 heroin overdose rumor that nearly broke him.
