Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night Passes Away at 83 – Cause of Death Confirmed

Internal conflicts, creative differences, and heavy drug use within the group began to undermine their cohesion.

Negron, in particular, battled substance abuse for years — a struggle he later described as deeply destructive. At the height of his addiction, he lost much of his wealth, endured near‑death experiences, and eventually lived for a time on Skid Row in Los Angeles while searching for his next high.

Negron’s personal problems continued through the early 1980s, and he was ultimately let go from the band in 1985.

Recovery and Reinvention

Negron’s life took a dramatic turn in 1991 when he achieved sobriety after years of addiction. His recovery marked a profound rebirth — personally, spiritually, and artistically.

No longer controlled by drugs, he turned his experience into a source of strength and inspiration. That same decade, he began working on his solo career, releasing his first post‑recovery albums in the mid‑1990s.