'His lips were turning blue': New book details Sir Mick Jagger's near-death experience Sir Mick Jagger almost died after taking heroin in the 1970s, a new book has claimed. 26 April 2026 Sir Mick Jagger almost died after taking heroin, a new book has claimed. Sir Mick Jagger allegedly almost died after taking heroin The Rolling Stones rocker reportedly "collapsed on the floor" at record producer Marshall Chess' apartment in New York City and had to be resuscitated following the incident, which took place in 1976.